What is it about?
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major problem for healthcare professionals and workplaces. Thus, this study assessed the prevalence of WMSDs among healthcare professionals and explored their relationship with the job risk factors (JRFs). A total of 496 healthcare professionals at hospitals in Taif city participated in this cross-sectional study. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to identify the occurrence of musculoskeletal complaints (MSCs) and Job Factors Questionnaire determined whether they were work-related. About four-fifths of the healthcare professionals showed WMSDs. Pain in lower back, neck and upper back were the most reported MSCs. BMI and extended work hours were the major predictors for WMSDs. Working in the same position for long periods was the most frequently reported JRF related to WMSDs. Healthcare professionals should learn more about the JRFs of MSDs in designing preventive strategies to reduce their burdens.
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Why is it important?
The WMSDs’ prevalence rate should be reviewed on a frequent basis. Consequently, assessing WMSDs and determining the contributing JRFs will aid setting their preventive strategies
Perspectives
Ergonomic considerations must be followed when developing health facilities. Modifications should be made to the work environment, equipment and tools used by the healthcare professionals who should learn more about the JRFs of MSDs to establish preventive strategies which guarantee their health and welfare
Prof. Dr. Amr Almaz Abdel-aziem
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
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This page is a summary of: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among healthcare staff in the hospitals of Taif, Saudi Arabia, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, September 2025, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.04.024.
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