scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Survey of Low Back Pain in Nurses Working in Orthopedic Departments

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 218-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lingli Li ◽  
Xiaofan Deng ◽  
Hongxia Zhang ◽  
Hui Yang ◽  
Jiali Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Sichuan Province ◽  
Annual Number ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fear Avoidance Beliefs ◽  
Tertiary Hospitals ◽  
Disability Questionnaire

The study aimed to gain knowledge about low back pain (LBP) in nurses working in the orthopedic departments of tertiary hospitals in Sichuan province, China. We used a cross-sectional survey to examine the prevalence of LBP among 797 inpatient nurses who had worked for 1 year in an orthopedic department in one of 29 hospitals (Grade 3A) in Sichuan province. The survey included a questionnaire to determine the prevalence of LBP and factors related to LBP, a screening graph of LBP symptoms, the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), and the Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) for LBP. The 1-year period prevalence of LBP in the nursing population was 66.8% and the point prevalence was 51.3%. Among the 523 nurses who had experienced LBP, the mean total number of days that LBP had been experienced during the past year was 20.2 ± 16.3 days (range = 1-90 days). The annual number of episodes of LBP was 5.7 ± 4.5 times/year (range = 1-20 times/year). More than half the orthopedic nurses (51.1%) planned to quit, and 5.8% thought of leaving their job due to LBP. These study findings indicate that nurses in this region experience a burden of LBP similar to those in other regions in the world.

scholarly journals Wearable Technology to Increase Self-Awareness of Low Back Pain: A Survey of Technology Needs among Health Care Workers

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (24) ◽  
pp. 8412
Author(s):  
Andrea Ferrone ◽  
Christopher Napier ◽  
Carlo Menon
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Economic Cost ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Monitoring Technologies

Low back pain (LBP) is a leading contributor to musculoskeletal injury worldwide and carries a high economic cost. The healthcare industry is the most burdened, with nurses, in particular, being highly prone to LBP. Wearable technologies have the potential to address the challenges of monitoring postures that contribute to LBP and increase self-awareness of workplace postures and movements. We aimed to gain insight into workers’ perceptions of LBP and whether they would consider using wearable monitoring technologies to reduce injury risks. We conducted a cross-sectional survey to gather information from a selected population of nurses. Sixty-four participants completed the survey, and data were analyzed with the support of Machine Learning techniques. Findings from this study indicate that the surveyed population (64 nurses) is interested in these new approaches to monitor movement and posture in the workplace. This technology can potentially change the way ergonomic guidelines are implemented in this population.

scholarly journals Attitudes Toward Chiropractic

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Ann Weis ◽  
Kent Stuber ◽  
Jon Barrett ◽  
Alexandra Greco ◽  
Alexander Kipershlak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Spinal Manipulation ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Interprofessional Relations ◽  
Chiropractic Care ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Written Comments

We assessed the attitudes of Canadian obstetricians toward chiropractic with a 38-item cross-sectional survey. Ninety-one obstetricians completed the survey, for a response rate of 14% (91 of 659). Overall, 30% of respondents held positive views toward chiropractic, 37% were neutral, and 33% reported negative views. Most (77%) reported that chiropractic care was effective for some musculoskeletal complaints, but 74% disagreed that chiropractic had a role in treatment of non-musculoskeletal conditions. Forty percent of respondents referred at least some patients for chiropractic care each year, and 56% were interested in learning more about chiropractic care. Written comments from respondents revealed concerns regarding safety of spinal manipulation and variability among chiropractors. Canadian obstetricians’ attitudes toward chiropractic are diverse and referrals to chiropractic care for their patients who suffer from pregnancy-related low back pain are limited. Improved interprofessional relations may help optimize care of pregnant patients suffering from low back pain.

Low back pain characteristics from undergraduate student to working nurse in Australia: A cross-sectional survey

2008 ◽  
Vol 45 (11) ◽  
pp. 1636-1644 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Mitchell ◽  
Peter B. O'Sullivan ◽  
Angus F. Burnett ◽  
Leon Straker ◽  
Cobie Rudd
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pain Characteristics

scholarly journals A félelem és elkerülési hiedelmek krónikus fájdalomban. A FABQ kérdőív magyar változatának fordítása és validálása

2017 ◽  
Vol 158 (24) ◽  
pp. 949-955 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eszter Simoncsics ◽  
Adrienne Stauder
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Fear Avoidance Beliefs ◽  
Somatic Pain ◽  
Pain Catastrophising ◽  
Disability Questionnaire ◽  
Zung Depression Scale

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic low back pain is one of the top reasons for seeking medical advice. In the background of the dysfunction besides the somatic pain dysfunctional thinking, negative emotional states, or interpersonal problems can be identified as well. One of the most important factors making the rehabilitation difficult is the fear and avoidance of physical activity. Aim: The aim of the study was to adapt and validate the Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ-H) in Hungarian. Methods: The FABQ (16 items) was translated into Hungarian and filled in by 90 patients suffering from low back pain for at least three months. For cross validation the FABQ-H results of 43 patients were compared with pain intensity the Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire (ODI), the Roland–Morris Disability Questionnaire (RDQ), the Zung Depression Scale (Zung) and the Pain Catastrophising Scale (PCS). Results: The internal consistency of the FABQ-H was good: the Cronbach’s alpha was 0.8. Correlation analysis revealed that the FABQ showed significant correlation only with the Pain Catastrophising Scale (r = 0.373, p = 0.014). Conclusion: Our results confirm that the FABQ-H is a valid questionnaire that can be well implemented. Orv Hetil. 2017; 158(24): 949–955.

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