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![Some stretches included in the NSB: (a) above the head chest stretch, (b) cross-chest stretch, (c) mid-back stretch, and (d) standing hamstring stretch [22].](publication/366261166/figure/fig3/AS:11431281108011090@1671236448334/Some-stretches-included-in-the-NSB-a-above-the-head-chest-stretch-b-cross-chest.jpg)
Some stretches included in the NSB: (a) above the head chest stretch, (b) cross-chest stretch, (c) mid-back stretch, and (d) standing hamstring stretch [22].
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Objective:
The present study aimed to develop Nursing Stretch Break (NSB) application to relieve work-related musculoskeletal complications and fatigue among hospital nurses.
Methods:
This interventional study was conducted among 71 nurses (15 men and 56 women with a mean age of 33.32 ± 6.42) employed in Shiraz governmental hospitals, Southwest...
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... ve üst sırt (%84.3) ile ilgili yaşadıkları belirtilmiştir (3). Kas-iskelet sisteminde yaşanan bu durum azalmış fiziksel işlevle birlikte, uyku sorunları, depresyon ve anksiyete gibi durumlara neden olabilmektedir (4). ...
... Birey Tanılama Formu: Birey Tanılama Formu; sosyo-demografik özellikler (cinsiyet, medeni durum, yaş eğitim durumu) ile çalıştığı servis, görevi, çalışma yılı, kronik hastalık, kas iskelet ağrısı ve ağrı şiddetini içeren 11 sorudan oluşmaktadır (1,3,8,11). ...
Çalışma sağlık çalışanlarının kas-iskelet ağrısı ile yorgunluk şiddeti arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırma kesitsel tipte olup, 20 Mart-20 Nisan 2023 arasında Karadeniz bölgesinde bir ilin devlet hastanesinde çalışan ve ulaşılabilen tüm sağlık çalışanlarına uygulanmıştır. Çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden sağlık çalışanları çalışmaya dahil edilmiş örneklem seçimine gidilmemiştir. Verilerin toplanması için; Bireysel Tanılama Formu, Görsel Analog Skala ve Yorgunluk Şiddet Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Çalışmaya, %76.5’sı kadın ve %23.5’i erkek olmak üzere 238 sağlık çalışanı katılmıştır. Katılımcıların, %50.8’inin hemşire, ve %76.1’inde kas-iskelet ağrısı olduğu belirlenmiştir. Kas-iskelet sistemi ağrı şiddeti ortalama puanı 4.15±2.76 ve Yorgunluk Şiddeti Ölçeği ortalama puanı 4.91±1.58 olarak belirlenmiş olup, kas-iskelet ağrısı olan sağlık çalışanlarının yorgunluk şiddeti oranının yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır (p<0.001). Çalışma sağlık çalışanlarında kas-iskelet ağrısı ile yorgunluk şiddeti arasında ilişki olduğunu göstermiştir. Bu nedenle sağlık çalışanlarının iş yükü azaltıldığında ve uygun çalışma koşulları sağlandığında kas-iskelet ağrısının azalacağı düşünülmektedir.
... To reduce WMSDs among nursing personnel, many workplace interventions have been developed and implemented, including ergonomics programs, on-site education, organizational policies, and the use of assistive patient handling equipment, aimed to improve caregivers' awareness of the unfavorable working conditions during daily nursing operations and attenuate the negative impact associated with these conditions [1,[33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41]. In general, as noted by previous studies, workplace interventions should follow a multidisciplinary approach and coordinate all involved parties (e.g., management, nurses, patients, etc.) [42]. ...
Purpose: Heavy biomechanical loadings at workplaces may lead to high risks of
work-related musculoskeletal disorders. This study aimed to explore the efficacy of an Omaha System-based remote ergonomic intervention program on self-reported work-related musculoskeletal disorders among frontline nurses.
Materials and methods: From July to October 2020, 94 nurses with self-reported
pain in one of the three body parts, i.e., neck, shoulder, and low back, were selected
and were randomly divided into two groups. The intervention group received a newly
developed remote program, where the control group received general information and guidance on health and life. Program outcome was evaluated by a quick exposure check approach.
Results: After 6 weeks, the intervention group exhibited significantly less stress in
the low back, neck, and shoulder/forearms, compared to the control group (p < 0.05). In addition, the occurrence of awkward postures, such as extreme trunk flexion or twisting, was also significantly reduced (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: The newly developed Omaha System-based remote intervention program may be a valid alternative to traditional programs for frontline nurses during
the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing biomechanical loadings and awkward postures
during daily nursing operations.
... Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) among healthcare professionals are prevalent and are costly public health problems across the globe [1][2][3]. WRMSDs typically manifest in the neck, lower back, and shoulder regions. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), WRMSDs might be aided by a person's body type, working environment, and other psychosocial hazards [4]. ...
Background and Objectives: To investigate the effect of whole-body stretching (WBS) exercise during lunch break for reducing musculoskeletal pain and physical exertion among healthcare professionals. Methods: Full-time healthcare professionals working in hospitals with more than one year of experience were invited to participate. Sixty healthcare professionals (age 37.15 ± 3.9 Years, height 1.61 ± 0.04 m, body mass 67.8 ± 6.3 kg, and BMI 26.5 ± 2.1 kg/m2) participated in this single-blinded, two-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT). Participants were divided into WBS (n = 30) and control (n = 30) groups. The WBS group performed a range of stretching exercises targeting the entire body during a lunch break period for 3 times a week for 6 weeks. The control group received an education program. Musculoskeletal pain and physical exertion were assessed using the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire and Borg rating of perceived exertion scale, respectively. Results: The 12-month prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort among all healthcare professionals was highest in the low back region (46.7%), followed by the neck (43.3%), and then the knee (28.3%). About 22% of participants said that their neck discomfort impacted their job, while about 18% reported that their low back pain impacted their job. Results indicate that the WBS and education program had a beneficial impact on pain and physical exertion (p < 0.001). When comparing the two groups, the WBS group experienced a significantly greater decrease in pain intensity (mean difference 3.6 vs. 2.5) and physical exertion (mean difference 5.6 vs. 4.0) compared to an education program only. Conclusions: This study suggests that doing WBS exercises during lunchtime can help lessen musculoskeletal pain and fatigue, making it easier to get through the workday.
Objective
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Astragalus root extract on nurses suffering from post-COVID-19 chronic fatigue syndrome.
Materials and methods
The study was designed as a triple-blind, randomised, controlled trial in Iran in 2023. 64 chronic fatigue syndrome nurses were randomly assigned to one of two groups: an intervention group (n=32) that received Astragalus root extract (500 mg two times per day) or a control group (n=32) that received a placebo. Changes in chronic fatigue syndrome scores were measured before to, at the end of and 1 month after the intervention. Data were analysed using descriptive and analytical statistics (T-tests, χ ² , analysis of variances, Cochran’s Q tests, McNemar and generalised estimating equations).
Results
In comparison to before, chronic fatigue prevalence decreased statistically significantly at the end of the intervention group (13.8%) and 1 month later (17.2%). Further, the frequency differed between before and after (p=0.0001) and 1 month later (p=0.0001). In the control group, chronic fatigue was statistically significantly different before and after the intervention (72.2%; p=0.003). Having an underlying disease (B=0.84, OR=2.33; p=0.04) and being in the control group (B=2.15, OR=12.36; p=0.01) increased the risk of chronic fatigue, whereas increasing the length of time decreased it (B=−0.67, OR=0.50; p=0.0001).
Conclusion
Astragalus root extract has been shown to reduce chronic fatigue in nurses. Therefore, this herbal extract can be used to reduce the incidence and treatment of chronic fatigue in nurses.
Purpose of review
Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most relevant occupational problem. The highest prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders is found among healthcare workers, with potential adverse consequences for the provision of care and public health. The objective of this study is to identify and synthesize the most recent literature on musculoskeletal disorders in healthcare workers. This could be useful for healthcare decision makers in translating effective interventions into practice.
Recent findings
The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders is high among healthcare workers. The most studied population are nurses, surgeons, dental professionals, and physiotherapists. The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in these professionals is high, especially in the low-back, neck, and shoulders body areas. Physical and technological interventions are effective in reducing the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in the aforementioned body areas.
Summary
Research on musculoskeletal disorders in healthcare workers is growing, even if mostly descriptive and assessing the point prevalence of this issue. Musculoskeletal disorders represent major public health problems that should be reduced through feasible, cost-effective technological and physical interventions. Future longitudinal and qualitative studies could be valuable in improving knowledge on this complex phenomenon.
