Impact of Ergonomic Training Programs on the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Nurses: A Comprehensive Study

Authors: Mishal A. Almuhameed, Mohammed D. Almansour, Amaal N. Alshammari, Rana S Alsaleh

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13253532

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt577g

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Objective: This study evaluated the impact of an ergonomic training program on the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among nurses.

Methods: A quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest approach was used. Two hundred nurses from a tertiary care hospital participated in the study. The ergonomic training program included educational workshops, personalized ergonomic assessments, and follow-up sessions. Data on MSD prevalence and ergonomic knowledge were collected using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and an Ergonomic Knowledge and Practices Survey at baseline and six months post-intervention.

Results: Post-intervention, there was a significant reduction in the overall prevalence of MSDs from 68% to 50% (p < 0.001). Specific reductions were observed in the lower back (from 45% to 30%, p < 0.01), neck (from 30% to 20%, p < 0.05), and shoulders (from 25% to 15%, p < 0.05). Ergonomic knowledge and adherence to ergonomic practices significantly improved (p < 0.001 and p < 0.01, respectively).

Conclusion: The ergonomic training program effectively reduced the prevalence of MSDs among nurses and improved their ergonomic knowledge and practices. These findings support the implementation of similar training programs in healthcare settings to enhance nurse well-being and reduce work-related MSDs.

Keywords: Ergonomic Training, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Nursing, Occupational Health, Ergonomics

Paper Id: 230896

Published On: 2022-07-11

Published In: Volume 10, Issue 4, July-August 2022

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