Nursing is considered as a caring as well as a challenging profession as nurses have to cope with many diverse situations from simple to complex work. This increasing competition and work demand puts pressure on nurses physically and psychologically along with a high risk for an occupational health problem. Low back pain (LBP) is the most common. Thus, this study aimed to find out the status & factors affecting LBP among nurses.
A descriptive cross sectional study with verbal informed consent among 300 registered nurses by using simple random sampling was conducted. Semi structured questionnaires with Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) to measure the severity of pain and Measure of Job Satisfaction (MJS), a likert scale to measure job satisfaction for psychological factors were used. The Chi square test was used to see the association.
Significant association was found between long service duration, prolonged working hours, incorrect posture, performing activity of nursing care and prolonged standing. It is recommended to take appropriate measures to reduce long working hours, follow correct body mechanics, promote job satisfaction and to maintain standard nurse patient ratio to reduce work load to nurses in hospital settings.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- METHODS
- RESULTS
- Table 1. Socio demographic characteristics
- Table 2. Pattern of low back pain (n=240).
- Table 3. Back pain arising posture (n=300)…………………………
- Table 4 Respondents' work pattern (n=300)..\li>
- Table 5. Association of factors with low back pain. (n=300).
- DISCUSSION..
- CONCLUSION
- AUTHOR STATEMENTS.
- REFERENCES.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors contributing to low back pain (LBP) among nurses in selected hospitals in Kathmandu, Nepal. The research investigates the impact of various factors on LBP, including physical, psychosocial, and organizational factors. The study highlights the need for preventive measures and interventions to mitigate LBP in the nursing profession.
- Prevalence and severity of low back pain among nurses
- Factors affecting low back pain, such as work patterns, posture, and job satisfaction
- The relationship between LBP and physical and psychosocial factors
- The impact of LBP on nurses' well-being and job performance
- Recommendations for reducing LBP and improving the occupational health of nurses
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides an overview of low back pain as a prevalent occupational health issue, particularly in the nursing profession. It discusses the challenges and demands faced by nurses, including long working hours, physically demanding tasks, and the impact of night shifts. The chapter also reviews existing research on LBP among nurses globally, highlighting the high prevalence and its impact on quality of life and job performance.
- METHODS: This section outlines the methodology employed in the study. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a simple random sampling technique to recruit 300 registered nurses from selected hospitals in Kathmandu. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire that included socio-demographic characteristics, pattern of pain, factors contributing to pain, and work patterns. The chapter details the instruments used for pain assessment and job satisfaction measurement.
- RESULTS: This chapter presents the findings of the study. The prevalence of low back pain was found to be 68% among the 300 nurses. The study reveals that LBP was more prevalent among nurses with longer service duration, those who worked for extended hours, and those who reported incorrect posture, prolonged standing, and involvement in physically demanding nursing activities. The chapter provides detailed tables with demographic characteristics, patterns of low back pain, work patterns, and associations between factors and LBP.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this study are: low back pain, nurses, body mechanics, occupational health, prevalence, job satisfaction, work patterns, physical factors, psychosocial factors, Nepal.
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- Lok Raj Joshi (Author), Sajana Shrestha (Author), 2015, Lower back pain among nurses. An Occupational Study on Nurses in selected hospitals of Kathmandu, Nepal, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/337855
