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RISK FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOWER BACK PAIN AMONG OPERATION ROOM NURSES IN PALESTINIAN HOSPITALS

Authors: 
R Anabtawi
M Al-Amoudi
BE Hammad
Journal Name: 
International Jour Available onl Article History
Volume: 
9
Issue: 
8
Pages From: 
56451
To: 
56454
Date: 
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Abstract: 
ABSTRACT Background: Lower back pain is a common health problem among nurses studies have investigated the prevalence of it and the factors that contribute to nurses who are working in the operation rooms in Palestinian hospitals. Fo taken to prevent or relieve lower back pain episodes. If prevention fails, simp proper body mechanics can be used to relieve the lower back. The current study was conducted in order to investigate the factors that c pain among nurses who are working in operation rooms in north Palestine. Method: The current study utilized a descriptive design, and data was coll questionnaires from all nurses who are working in operation rooms. Result: 32 nurses were surveyed in the current study, 75%(n= 24) of operati lower back pain: 34%(n= 11) had sharp lower back pain, and 59.4%(n= 19) The result shows a statistically significant (X2: 6.45, df: 2, P: 0.03) effect o …