Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among healthcare staff in the hospitals of Taif, Saudi Arabia

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JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES Pub Date : 2025-04-16 DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.04.024

Amr A. Abdel-aziem , Abdulaziz A. Alzhrani , Rayan S. Alshhrani , Amr F. Alsulimani , Moataz A. Alasmari , Abdulwahab A. Alqurashi , Turki K. Majeed

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Abstract

Background and objectives

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major problem for healthcare professionals and workplaces. Thus, this study assessed the prevalence of WMSDs among healthcare professionals and explored their relationship with the job risk factors (JRFs).

Methods

A total of 496 healthcare professionals at hospitals in Taif city participated in this cross-sectional study. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to identify the occurrence of musculoskeletal complaints (MSCs) and Job Factors Questionnaire determined whether they were work-related.

Results

The WMSDs prevalence in the last 12 months was 78.23 % with lower back pain was the most prevalent MSC (45.97 %). The prevalent MSCs prevented normal activity was wrists/hands (70.37 %), led to visiting a physician was elbow (50.00 %), and occurred during the last 7 days was hips/thighs (80.00 %). Above-average body mass index (BMI) and working more than 8 h/day were more likely to develop WMSDs [Odds ratio (OR): 2.83, 5.50 respectively]. The frequently reported JRFs were working in the same position for long periods [40.32 %, OR: 9.09], continuing to work when injured or hurt [38.71 %, OR: 5.72] and bending or twisting back [35.08 %, OR: 4.91].

Conclusion

About four-fifths of the healthcare professionals showed WMSDs. Pain in lower back, neck and upper back were the most reported MSCs. BMI and extended work hours were the major predictors for WMSDs. Working in the same position for long periods was the most frequently reported JRF related to WMSDs. Healthcare professionals should learn more about the JRFs of MSDs in designing preventive strategies to reduce their burdens.

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沙特阿拉伯塔伊夫医院医护人员与工作相关的肌肉骨骼疾病

背景和目标与工作相关的肌肉骨骼疾病（WMSDs）是医护人员和工作场所面临的一个主要问题。因此，本研究评估了医护人员中 WMSDs 的患病率，并探讨了它们与工作风险因素 (JRFs) 的关系。方法塔伊夫市各医院共有 496 名医护人员参与了这项横断面研究。北欧肌肉骨骼调查问卷用于确定肌肉骨骼投诉（MSCs）的发生情况，工作因素调查问卷用于确定这些投诉是否与工作有关。结果在过去 12 个月中，WMSDs 患病率为 78.23%，其中下背部疼痛是最常见的 MSC（45.97%）。妨碍正常活动的主要间充质干细胞疾病是手腕/手（70.37%），导致就医的主要是肘部（50.00%），最近 7 天内发生的主要是臀部/大腿（80.00%）。体重指数（BMI）高于平均水平和每天工作超过 8 小时的人更容易患 WMSDs [比值比（OR）分别为 2.83 和 5.50]。经常报告的 JRF 是长期以同一姿势工作[40.32%，OR：9.09]、受伤或受伤时继续工作[38.71%，OR：5.72]以及弯腰或扭腰[35.08%，OR：4.91]。下背部、颈部和上背部疼痛是报告最多的间充质干细胞病。体重指数（BMI）和工作时间延长是导致 WMSDs 的主要预测因素。长期以同一姿势工作是与 WMSDs 相关的最常报告的 JRF。医疗保健专业人员在设计预防策略以减少其负担时，应更多地了解MSD的JRF。

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JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES REHABILITATION-

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2.80

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0.00%

发文量

133

审稿时长

321 days

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