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ArticlePloS one2020

Exploring the factors affecting musculoskeletal disorders risk among hospital nurses.

Shu Chuan Lin, Li Li Lin, Chih Ju Liu, Chun Kai Fang, Mei Hsiang Lin

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Article in PloS one, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07375823 (Effects of Electrical Muscle Stimulation Applied Concurrently With Active Movement and Exercise Therapy in Cervical Radiculopathy), which is not on this map. Cited by 35 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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NCT07375823 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Electrical Muscle Stimulation Applied Concurrently With Active Movement and Exercise Therapy in Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorEuropean University of LefkeRan2025 to 2026Enrolled50ConditionsCervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Radicular Pain, Neck Pain, NumbnessArmsExercise Therapy, Superimposition of electrical muscle stimulation on active movement
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Shu Chuan LinDepartment of Nursing, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei,Taiwan, Republic of China.
Li Li LinMackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Chih Ju LiuMackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Chun Kai FangMackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Mei Hsiang LinDepartment of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-4188-6413
Mackay Memorial Hospital · TWNational Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science · TW

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMusculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is currently recognized as one of the most common occupational injuries for which nursing personnel in the medical service industry have been identified as a high-risk group. In this study, we explore the prevalence of MSD in various body parts as well as their risk factors among hospital nurses.

methodsA cross-sectional descriptive design with stratified cluster sampling was used to collect data from 1,803 nurses. The survey included a demographic questionnaire, and Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire.

resultsThe results showed that the greatest prevalence of MSD symptoms by body regions were in the right shoulder (85.8%), the left shoulder (80.9%), the neck (62.4%), the right wrist (62.2%) and the lower back (60.4%). Risk factors for shoulder discomfort includes department type, exercise habits, and age (p < .05). Risk factors for neck discomfort includes seniority in the current unit, "job title, and "history of MDS (p < .05). Risk factors for upper back discomfort includes age and seniority in the current unit (p < .05). Risk factors for lower back discomfort including seniority in the current unit, department type, and number of days worked per week (p < .05).

conclusionsThe results of this study can serve as a reference for nursing administration managers and decision-makers for reducing musculoskeletal discomfort among nurses and thereby achieving superior quality in clinical care.

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Nursing Staff, HospitalAdultBack PainCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMusculoskeletal DiseasesNeck PainOccupational DiseasesPrevalenceRisk FactorsSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMID32298295
PMCPMC7162448
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