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SynthesisInternational archives of occupational and environmental health2021

Investigation of psychosocial factors on upper limb musculoskeletal disorders and the prevalence of its musculoskeletal disorders among nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Asma Zare, Alireza Choobineh, Soheil Hassanipour, Mahdi Malakoutikhah

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17 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 33 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Asma ZareDepartment of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Alireza ChoobinehResearch Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Soheil HassanipourGastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Centre (GLDRC), Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Mahdi MalakoutikhahDepartment of Occupational Health Engineering, Student Research Committee, School of Public Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. malakoutimahdi@sums.ac.ir.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9987-9286
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences · IRGuilan University of Medical Sciences · IRTehran University of Medical Sciences · IR

Funding

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 97-01-42-18191
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveMusculoskeletal disorders are one of the most important occupational problems especially among nurses. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in upper limbs and its associated psychosocial factors in the workplace.

methodsA systematic review was conducted by searching the Medline/PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, ISI/web of knowledge and Google Scholar databases. The authors classified studies into categories of psychological work stressors and musculoskeletal problems. The statistical analysis was performed using Stata software.

resultsWe found 1742 articles in our initial search. After reviewing the titles, abstracts and full texts, 66 articles were finally analyzed. Psychosocial factors affecting the prevalence of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders among nurses were identified which included boring work, inadequate staffing, job demands, insufficient support, time pressure, decision latitude, job dissatisfaction, and job stress. There was a significant relationship between these factors and prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in the wrists, shoulders, neck and shoulders, and wrists and hands.

conclusionCollectively, the results of this study provide strong evidence of some psychosocial factors affecting the prevalence of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders among nurses. Thus, organizational interventions to minimize these stressors may be promising in reducing one risk factor for the development of nurses' musculoskeletal disorders. These interventions should not only consider the factors of physical ergonomics but also seek to improve the organizational aspects of the workplace.

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NursesHumansMusculoskeletal DiseasesPrevalenceUpper ExtremityMeta-analysisMusculoskeletal disordersNursesPsychosocial work stressorsSystematic reviewUpper limbs

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PMID33569697
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