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SAGE Publications, Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 1(44), p. 106-115, 2015

DOI: 10.1177/1403494815602989

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Lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders in nurses: A narrative literature review

Journal article published in 2015 by Minna Stolt, Riitta Suhonen ORCID, Petri Virolainen, Helena Leino-Kilpi
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.

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Abstract

Aims: The aim of the narrative review was to describe and analyze lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in nurses and to identify factors associated with these disorders. The ultimate goal was to promote lower extremity health in nurses by recognizing factors that could improve their well-being at work. Methods: A systematic search on the Medline, CINAHL, and PsychInfo databases was conducted, producing altogether 945 citations, of which 35 were selected for this review. The studies were analyzed by content analysis. Results: Nurses have different MSDs in their lower extremities, with which the knee, foot, and ankle being most commonly affected. These problems are often correlated, and problems in the ankle can first appear as knee problems. Conclusions: Musculoskeletal disorders in lower extremities and their resulting disability are common within the nursing workforce worldwide, representing a major cause of sick leave absence and often leading to long-term absence.