THE IMPACT OF AGE AS RISK FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SYMPTOMS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS RELATED TO WORK OF A DEFINED GROUP OF NURSES
Keywords:
aging, musculoskeletal disosrders, nursesAbstract
Introduction: If musculoskeletal disorders are caused or aggravated by work and/or the effects of the immediate work environment, they are called work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). The physical capabilities that enable people to cope with the physical demands of work are naturally subject to decline with age.
Aim: The aim of the paper was to assess the influence of age as a risk factor in the development of symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders related to work in a defined group of nurses.
Material and method: The study included 160 nurses divided into two groups. The first group consisted of nurses under 45 years of age, and the second group nurses over 45 years. The used instrument was the medical history questionnaire and checklist for work-related MSD symptoms from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Results: Musculoskeletal pain was registered in a total of 136 (85%) nurses, of which 71 (100%) nurses were over 45 years of age, and 65 (73.0%) nurses under 45 years of age. 20.2% of nurses under 45 years of age and more than half (57.7%) of nurses over 45 years of age were absent from work due to musculoskeletal disease. 33.8% of nurses over 45 years of age were hospitalized due to musculoskeletal disorder.
Conclusion: The results of our study and literature data indicate a significant influence of age on the development of symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in nurses. Therefore, timely ergonomic intervention and regular health monitoring is necessary.
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