Observational studyJournal of occupational health2020
Assessment of pressure pain threshold at the cervical and lumbar spine region in the group of professionally active nurses: A cross-sectional study.
Observational study in Journal of occupational health, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Pain manifestations in nursing professionals: a scoping review.Investigacion y educacion en enfermeria · 2025Article
- Current Concept of Quantitative Sensory Testing and Pressure Pain Threshold in Neck/Shoulder and Low Back Pain.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- The association among health behaviors, shift work and chronic morbidity: A cross-sectional study on nurses working in full-time positions.Journal of public health research · 2021Article
- Assessment of pressure pain threshold at the cervical and lumbar spine region in the group of professionally active nurses: A cross-sectional study.Journal of occupational health · 2020Observational
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Abstract
objectivesThe problem of spinal pain among nurses and lack of compliance with workplace ergonomy is increasing. The study aimed to assess the pressure pain threshold (PPT) at the cervical and lumbar spine in nursing staff.
methodsThe sample of this prospective and observational study consisted of 30 female nurses with a mean age of 38.6 ± 11.1 years. The standardized Oswestry (ODI) and the Neck Disability Index (NDI) were used, as well as the Authors' Designed Questionnaire (ADQ) was used to assess compliance with ergonomic principles. The PPT analysis using a computerized pressure algometer (CPA) was performed to examine the level of PPT.
resultsA mild disability was found in 56% of nurses (NDI and ODI). A value of <4 kg/cm
conclusionsPain complaints are associated with lower PPT of trapezius and erector spinae muscles and asymmetry of muscle tension. Also, it was noted that the lack of implementation of ergonomic principles by nursing staff affects their degree of disability.
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