Aims: The aim of the narrative review was to describe and analyze lower extremity
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in nurses and to identify factors associated with these …

Background Nurses are at high risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Although the
prevalence of MSDs of the lower back, upper limbs, neck and shoulders have been reported …

Objectives. To explore:(1) lifetime, annual and weekly prevalence rates of WMSDs in
nursing personnel and (2) the perceived (according to the nurses) risk factors for WMSDs …

Objective Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most important occupational problems
especially among nurses. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of …

Background Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is currently recognized as one of the most
common occupational injuries for which nursing personnel in the medical service industry …

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and
reported injuries for nurses and nursing aides. Background Nurses and nursing aides suffer …

BACKGROUND: The serious shortages of nurses are related to increased risk for
musculoskeletal disorders during work. The complexity of patient care places nurses at high …

Nurses exposure many risk factors in the hospital setting. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
is a common health problem between work related disabilities and injuries in nurses. The …

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major public health problem
among registered nurses (RNs) in Thailand. Information on their burdens at a national level …

Background Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) constitute a serious
occupational health problem among registered nurses (RN) all around the world. Its …