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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Main Author: Krishnan, K.Saraswathi
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Language:English
Published: 2022
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spelling my-usm-ep.591762023-08-18T01:14:02Z Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Nurses In Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah, Malaysia 2022-02 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 http://eprints.usm.my/59176/ http://eprints.usm.my/59176/1/24%20Pages%20from%20K.SARASWATHI%20AP%20KRISHNAN%20-%20TESIS.pdf application/pdf en public masters Perpustakaan Hamzah Sendut Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan Jarak Jauh
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Krishnan, K.Saraswathi
Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Nurses In Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah, Malaysia
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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author Krishnan, K.Saraswathi
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title 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_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_sort prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders amongst nurses in hospital sultan abdul halim, kedah, malaysia
granting_institution Perpustakaan Hamzah Sendut
granting_department Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan Jarak Jauh
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