Occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders, burnout, and psychological suffering in Brazilian nursing workers: A cross-sectional study

Marília Duarte Valim, MD (2024) Occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders, burnout, and psychological suffering in Brazilian nursing workers: A cross-sectional study. Belitung Nursing Journal, 10 (2). pp. 143-151. ISSN 2477-4073

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Abstract

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) pose a pervasive concern among nursing
professionals due to the high physical workload. Simultaneously, the complex relationship
between MSDs and mental health outcomes in this population remains an area of significant
interest and importance.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of MSDs and their relationships
with burnout and psychological suffering within the nursing workforce.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2020 involving 291 nursing professionals
in Brazil. Standardized questionnaires were employed to gather information on MSDs, mental
health outcomes, and pertinent work-related factors. Robust statistical analyses were
conducted to ascertain the prevalence of MSDs, establish associations between MSDs and
mental health outcomes, and delineate the influence of work-related factors on these
associations. Statistical analysis was performed using the R software.
Results: The study revealed a significant prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs)
among nursing workers, focusing on regions that include the lower back, upper back, neck,
and shoulders. Individuals with MSIs in the lower back showed a marked increase in emotional
exhaustion (p = 0.02), as did those with MSIs in the upper back (p <0.01) and
depersonalization (p = 0.07). On the other hand, nursing professionals who reported MSIs in
the neck and shoulders had considerably higher scores in emotional exhaustion (p <0.01 and
p = 0.01, respectively) and depersonalization (p = 0.05 and p = 0.05, respectively). However,
no significant correlations emerged between MSIs and depression or work-related factors.
Conclusions: This study highlights the urgency of implementing proactive measures to
prevent and manage MSDs within the nursing profession. Moreover, it emphasizes the critical
need to enhance working conditions and provide robust support mechanisms to safeguard the
mental health of nursing professionals.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Brazil; musculoskeletal disorder; mental health; burnout; depression; depersonalization; workload; emotional exhaustion; nurses
Subjects: Teknologi (600-699) > 610 Ilmu Keperawatan
Divisions: Fakultas Sains, Teknologi dan Ilmu Kesehatan > S1 Keperawatan
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email eprints@bbg.ac.id
Date Deposited: 22 Jan 2025 03:28
Last Modified: 22 Jan 2025 03:28
URI: https://eprints.bbg.ac.id/id/eprint/510

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