Work-Related Ergonomıc Rısks and Musculoskeletal Problems in Operating Room Nurses

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate on the work-related ergonomic risks and musculoskeletal problems operating room nurses. 
 Methods: This study was a descriptive study.The study was conducted on operating room nurses from 3 state, 1 pivate and 1 university hospital in Turkey (N= 92). Data were collected to Descriptive form , The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Neck Disability Indeks (NDI) and Rapid Entire Body Assesment (REBA). The study conducted from March to October 2019.
 Results: The mean age of nurses was 34.99±8.31 years and it was found that nurses had lumbar (76.1%), back (64.1%) and neck (59.8%) pain. It was determined that 75.2% of the nurses have a very high risk in terms of ergonomics. It was found that there is a statistically significant negative relationship between age and work posture of nurses. It was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between disability caused by low back and neck pain and exercise statu. There was a statistically significant difference between weekly and daily standing hours and disability due to neck pain . A strong positive correlation was found between the mean ODI scores and NDI scores. A weak negative correlation was found between the mean NDI scores and REBA scores.
 Conclusion: It was determined that the majority of operating room nurses experience musculoskeletal disorders. It was found that the work-related ergonomic risks of the operating room nurses and the issue requires urgent measures.