Abstract
To date there is a lack of evidence about the impact of shiftwork on the occurrence of acute low back pain among registered nurses working non-traditional shifts, including nights and 12-hour shifts. The objectives of the present study were: 1) to investigate the impact of shiftwork, physical activity and body mass index on the occurrence of acute low back pain among female shift-registered nurses; 2) to suggest preventive interventions. The author conducted a cross-sectional nested case-control analysis of data concerning acute low back pain and staffing data for female registered nurses employed in hospital wards. The analysis found a relationship between acute low back pain and nightshift, extended shifts, obesity; the adoption of forward rotating schedules proved to be effective in minimizing the frequency of acute low back pain. The findings showed that the prevention of acute low back pain should consider interventions aimed at minimizing not only physical ergonomic factors, but also organizational risks and lifestyle factors.
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