Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Nurses In Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah, Malaysia
A nursing career is considered one of the most physically labourious professions. It is associated with a high prevalence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs). WRMSDs constitute a major problem in many countries, resulting in substantial costs and impact on the quality of life. This st...
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| description | A nursing career is considered one of the most physically labourious professions. It is associated with a high prevalence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs). WRMSDs constitute a major problem in many countries, resulting in substantial costs and impact on the quality of life. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of MSDs-related pain in various anatomical regions among nurses. A cross-sectional study involving 300 conveniently sampled registered nurses with clinical experience at Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital, Kedah was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire. |
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| spelling | usm-591762023-08-18T01:14:02Z http://eprints.usm.my/59176/ Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Nurses In Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah, Malaysia Krishnan, K.Saraswathi LC5800-5808 Distance education. A nursing career is considered one of the most physically labourious professions. It is associated with a high prevalence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs). WRMSDs constitute a major problem in many countries, resulting in substantial costs and impact on the quality of life. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of MSDs-related pain in various anatomical regions among nurses. A cross-sectional study involving 300 conveniently sampled registered nurses with clinical experience at Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital, Kedah was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire. 2022-02 Thesis NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.usm.my/59176/1/24%20Pages%20from%20K.SARASWATHI%20AP%20KRISHNAN%20-%20TESIS.pdf Krishnan, K.Saraswathi (2022) Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Nurses In Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah, Malaysia. Masters thesis, Perpustakaan Hamzah Sendut. |
| spellingShingle | LC5800-5808 Distance education. Krishnan, K.Saraswathi Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Nurses In Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah, Malaysia |
| title | Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Nurses In Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah, Malaysia |
| title_full | Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Nurses In Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah, Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Nurses In Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah, Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Nurses In Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah, Malaysia |
| title_short | Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Nurses In Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah, Malaysia |
| title_sort | prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders amongst nurses in hospital sultan abdul halim, kedah, malaysia |
| topic | LC5800-5808 Distance education. |
| url | http://eprints.usm.my/59176/ http://eprints.usm.my/59176/1/24%20Pages%20from%20K.SARASWATHI%20AP%20KRISHNAN%20-%20TESIS.pdf |