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Preserving the Bedside Nurse: Grip Strength and Orthopedic Problems Among Nurses and Nursing Students.
- Source :
- Workplace Health & Safety; Jun2023, Vol. 71 Issue 6, p276-281, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Bedside nurses and nursing students are at increased risk of musculoskeletal injury due to the physicality and complexity of their work. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between grip strength and orthopedic injuries or pain among nurses and nursing students. Methods: A cross-sectional study of nursing staff and nursing students at a health sciences university was conducted. The survey consisted of work-related demographics, exercise habits, and validated scales. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to collect information on musculoskeletal problems. Anthropomorphic measures included height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and grip strength. Logistic regression was performed. Findings: Participants with grip strength at or above the national average had significantly lower odds of self-reported orthopedic problems, B = 0.86, OR = 2.35, p =.01, indicating participants with grip strength at or above national average were 135% less likely to report orthopedic problems compared to participants with grip strength below the national average. Conclusion/Application to Practice: Healthcare workers in direct patient care who have lower grip strength may be at increased risk for injuries. Nursing staff and students with below average grip strength were more likely to experience orthopedic problems. Increased muscle mass and grip strength are known to effectively reduce the risk of upper extremity injuries. Nurse leaders may benefit from promoting grip strengthening activities among employees to prevent workplace injuries. Further research is needed to understand the biophysiological mechanisms, confirm the findings of this study and evaluate effective interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SKELETAL muscle injuries
WORK-related injuries risk factors
GRIP strength
HOSPITAL patients
INDUSTRIAL safety
CROSS-sectional method
ANTHROPOMETRY
MULTIPLE regression analysis
SELF-evaluation
AGE distribution
PHYSICAL fitness
RISK assessment
COMPARATIVE studies
CRONBACH'S alpha
SEX distribution
ROOMS
MUSCULOSKELETAL pain
HOSPITAL nursing staff
RESEARCH funding
EXERCISE intensity
HEALTH behavior
QUESTIONNAIRES
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
BODY movement
NURSING students
ODDS ratio
INDUSTRIAL hygiene
BODY mass index
STATISTICAL correlation
HEALTH promotion
DISEASE risk factors
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21650799
- Volume :
- 71
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163913275
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799221135591