The prevalence differences of musculoskeletal problems and related physical workload among hospital staff
JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION, vol.29, no.3, pp.541-547, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 29 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.3233/bmr-160655
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.541-547
- Keywords: Musculoskeletal pain, healthcare providers, occupational health, workload, nurses, physicians, low back pain
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The musculoskeletal problems (MSP) vary among different occupations since they had different characteristics and physical workloads. Therefore, it is important to know the difference between the occupational groups to design preventing physiotherapy interventions.