Evaluation of the Relationship Between Musculoskeletal Discomforts and Occupational Stressors Among Nurses

Kamran Azma, Alireza Hosseini, Mohammad Hasan Safarian, Masoumeh Abedi, Kamran Azma, Alireza Hosseini, Mohammad Hasan Safarian, Masoumeh Abedi

Abstract

Background: Stress in nurses may increase the prevalence of musculoskeletal discomforts.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal discomforts and job stress among nurses and to investigate the association between musculoskeletal discomforts and occupational stressors.

Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, 144 nurses in one of the main referral hospitals of Tehran-Iran were randomly selected and studied. Data were collected by HSE job stress questionnaire and The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire through interviews with nurses in their workplace.

Results: Most reported musculoskeletal discomforts localized in the neck, back, knee and shoulder and the minimal discomforts were in wrist and elbow. On the other hand, stressors such as demand, changes in workplace, control and responsibilities had significant effect on increasing musculoskeletal discomforts of organs such as neck, shoulders and back (P < 0.001).

Conclusion: There was a significant association between stressors such as demand, control, responsibilities and changes in workplace and reported musculoskeletal disorders, especially in neck, shoulders and back. It is suggested to use defined programs for management and control of stressors to control occupational stress in nurses. Moreover, prevention of musculoskeletal discomforts due to their high prevalence in the study population is important.

Keywords: Job stress; musculoskeletal discomfort; nurses.

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