Comparison of Patient-Sitter Ward Nurses and General Ward Nurses on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Occupational Stress and Nursing Work Environments
Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
;
: 169-178, 2015.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-201208
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study aimed to compare work-related musculoskeletal symptoms, occupational stress and nursing work environments of nurses working in patient-sitter wards and general wards.METHODS:
The study surveyed 240 nurses with more than one year of experience working in both patient-sitter wards and general wards. The collected data then was analyzed by SPSS statistics version 22.RESULTS:
As for the musculoskeletal symptoms, the survey showed that 85.2% and 67.8% of the nurses had such symptoms respectively in patient-sitter wards and general wards. In terms of occupational stress, no significant difference was observed between the patient-sitter ward and the general ward (t=-0.23, p=.821). Lastly, the study showed that there is a significant difference in terms of work environment considering the scores recorded 2.65 and 2.55 points respectively in patient-sitter ward and general ward (t=2.53, p=.012).CONCLUSION:
Follow-up research should look at ways to lower the rate of experiencing work-related musculoskeletal symptoms; analyze work performances and establish work standards to lower occupational stress; and devise measures to improve the work environment for the nurses working in patient-sitter wards.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Patients' Rooms
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Follow-Up Studies
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Nursing
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Musculoskeletal Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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