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ATJMED. 2023; 3(1): 31-6


Occupational low back pain among nursing staff: An overview

Ahmed Lateef Alkhaqani.




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Today, low back pain (LBP) in the workplace is a real and common problem among the nursing staff and can significantly impact their ability to work and perform their duties. Various factors can cause it, including incorrect lifting techniques, poor ergonomic design of workstations, and long periods of standing or sitting in one position. Some research has also suggested that psychological factors, such as job dissatisfaction and high-stress levels, may contribute to the development of low back pain in nursing staff. Consequently, more occupational or workplace diseases appear, including musculoskeletal diseases, stress, fatigue, chronic fatigue, and depression. Previous research has shown that lower back pain risks increase rapidly with higher physical and psychological stress but are inversely related to leisure activities. Various physical and psychological risk factors cause low back pain in nurses. Practices requiring heavy loads, such as patient transfer and transport as part of care, are the main factors driving LBP among nurses. Preventing low back pain in nurses is important for nurses to exercise their fundamental right to work under healthy and safe conditions and provide better patient support. Individual and institutional precautions are required to prevent LBP among nurses. This article highlights the need to develop institutional plans for low back pain reporting among the nursing staff. To prevent low back pain, it is important for nursing staff to be trained in proper lifting techniques and to use assistive devices when available. Workstations should be designed with ergonomics in mind, and breaks should be taken regularly to allow for stretching and movement. It may also be helpful for nursing staff to engage in regular exercise and stretching to improve their overall physical fitness and flexibility. If low back pain does occur, it is important for nursing staff to seek appropriate medical treatment and to follow a plan for managing their pain. This may include taking medications, undergoing physical therapy, or making lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of further injury. In some cases, it may be necessary for nursing staff to modify their duties or take time off work to allow for healing and recovery.

Key words: Occupational fatigue, low back pain, nursing staff






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