The distribution of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

The distribution of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal injuries are noticeably high among the nursing fraternity, with lower back pain (LBP) being the most prevalent. Therefore, this study aimed to map evidence on the burden of occupational musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) among nurses in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Meth...

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Main Authors: Kagiso Kgakge, Mbuzeleni Hlongwa, Ugochinyere Ijeoma Nwagbara, Themba Ginindza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Musculoskeletal disorders
Nurses
Low back pain
Hospitals
Sub-Saharan Africa
Prevalence
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02687-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02687-x

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