Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of Perioperative Personnel in the Netherlands

ABSTRACT APPROXIMATELY ONE-THIRD of all cases of sick leave for health care workers are related to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) originating in the neck, shoulders, and back. A CROSS-SECTIONAL MULTICENTER SURVEY based on the Nordic Questionnaire for Analysis of Musculoskeletal Symptoms investigat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	AORN journal 2007-08, Vol.86 (2), p.193-208
Hauptverfasser:	Meijsen, Paul, Knibbe, Hanneke J.J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Anesthesia & Perioperative Care Causes of Cross-Sectional Studies Environment, Controlled Female Health aspects Health Surveys Humans Injuries Low Back Pain - epidemiology Low Back Pain - etiology Male Medical personnel Musculoskeletal diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases - complications Musculoskeletal Diseases - prevention & control Netherlands - epidemiology Occupational Diseases - complications Occupational Diseases - prevention & control Occupational health Occupational health and safety Operating Room Technicians - statistics & numerical data Operating Rooms - manpower Operating Rooms - statistics & numerical data Perianesthesia Perioperative Nursing - statistics & numerical data Posture Prevention Questionnaires Sick leave Sick Leave - statistics & numerical data Surgery Surveys and Questionnaires
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Zusammenfassung:	ABSTRACT APPROXIMATELY ONE-THIRD of all cases of sick leave for health care workers are related to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) originating in the neck, shoulders, and back. A CROSS-SECTIONAL MULTICENTER SURVEY based on the Nordic Questionnaire for Analysis of Musculoskeletal Symptoms investigated the nature and scope of MSDs among Dutch OR personnel. THE THREE-MONTH PREVALENCE RATES for MSDs in OR personnel were found to be high compared to MSDs in the general population and comparable to rates in other strenuous professions in health care, industry, and construction. The causes of MSDs that participants mentioned were summarized into four main categories: prolonged standing, awkward postures, lifting and pushing; and climactic conditions. AORN J 86 (August 2007) 193-208. © AORN, Inc, 2007.
ISSN:	0001-2092 1878-0369
DOI:	10.1016/j.aorn.2007.07.011