Low Back Pain among Nurses: Compromise Nursing care for Patients
Journal Title: International Journal of Practical Nursing - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Low back pain which is one of the common health and chronic problems among nurses. Due to this the quality of care for patient is compromised in some instances. Objective: assess the prevalence of low back pain among nurses working in tertiary care hospital. Research Methodology: Across sectional survey with purposive sampling technique among 133 nursing officers. Informed consent obtained from every sample. Results: this survey results proved 40% nursing officers reported low back pain is a gradual onset, Due to low back pain 22% having in standing, 16% problem in sitting and other daily physical activity. Conclusion: Nurses low back pain gradually increasing as they start to enter into patient carrier. They should plan their activities inbetween their daily activities which should include regular relaxation techniques and rest.
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Vasantha Kalyani
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- EP ID EP570634
- DOI 10.21088/ijpn.2347.7083.6318.5
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