Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention practices by nurses working in health care settings: Facilitators and barriers to implementation
Type de document
Études primaires
Année de publication
2023
Langue
Anglais
Titre de la revue
Applied Ergonomics
Résumé
The incidence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in the healthcare professional population is concerning. In particular, the high incidence of back injuries is an issue for nurses. Although many MSD prevention initiatives are being implemented, these practices are not succeeding in reducing MSDs. Why are these efforts struggling to close the gap between knowledge and practice? This article aims to report on individual and organizational factors that may influence nurses' implementation of MSD prevention practices. A survey was sent to nurses in the Quebec health and social services network. A total of 399 questionnaires were completed and analyzed. The results revealed that nurses have the required knowledge on MSD prevention practices, but have difficulty applying them in their professional context. It would appear that successful implementation of MSD prevention practices relies mainly on organizational factors, including management support, organizational culture, feedback mechanisms, and training that is adapted to the work environment. © 2022 Elsevier Ltd
Mots-clés
Troubles musculosquelettiques, Musculoskeletal disease, Organisation de la prévention, Safety and health organisation, Personnel infirmier, Nursing personnel, Service de santé, Health service, Québec
Numéro de projet IRSST
n/a
Citation recommandée
Ziam, S., Lakhal, S., Laroche, E., Lane, J., Alderson, M. et Gagné, C. (2023). Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention practices by nurses working in health care settings: Facilitators and barriers to implementation. Applied Ergonomics, 106, article 103895. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103895
