Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Nurses in Ibadan, South-west Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey

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Authors

Bolanle MS Tinubu · Obafemi Awolowo University

Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada · Obafemi Awolowo University

Adewale L. Oyeyemi · University of Maiduguri

Ayodele A. Fabunmi · University of Ibadan

Abstract

A high proportion of Nigerian nurses reported WMSDs at some body site in their occupational lives with the low back being injured most often. Education programmes on prevention and coping strategies for musculoskeletal disorders are recommended for nurses in order to reduce the rate of occupational hazards and also promote efficiency in patient care.

Topics & Keywords

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Occupational health in dentistry Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. 12-12

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2474-11-12

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