Analysis of poor work postures during morning care operations of intensive care unit nurses: a field research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor working postures in morning care operations contribute significantly to work-related muscle fatigue and low back pain among ICU (Intensive Care Unit, ICU) nurses. However,there are few field studies on the relationship between Poor working postures and work-related muscle fatigue, low back pain among ICU nurses.

Objective

This study aims to assess the frequency and degree of posture hazards associated with poor working postures during morning care operations of ICU nurses.

Methods

Two ICUs in a Grade-A tertiary hospital in Hunan Province were randomly selected for the field study in May-June 2021 research. The image data of the participating nurses' morning care work postures were collected by observation method and image recording method, and the post

SUBMITTER: Lu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11476260 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature