Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among hospital workers

Introduction

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a serious problem among hospital personnel, and in particular the nursing staff. Of primary concern are back injuries and shoulder strains which can both be severely debilitating. The nursing profession is one of the most risky occupations for low back pain. The primary cause for MSDs in nursing is patient handling tasks such as lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients. Changes in technology and increasing demands in the health care industry necessitate new approaches to prevent and control occupational injuries and diseases MSDs among hospital workers[1].

Musculoskeletal load in…