Impact of Back Pain on Daily Living Activities Among Nurses In Riyadh Region

International Journal of Nursing and Health Science

© 2020 by SSRG - IJNHS Journal

Volume 6 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Fatimah Altheyab, Hessa Almutairi, Sarah Alotaibi

10.14445/24547484/IJNHS-V6I3P105

How to Cite?

Fatimah Altheyab, Hessa Almutairi, Sarah Alotaibi, "Impact of Back Pain on Daily Living Activities Among Nurses In Riyadh Region," SSRG International Journal of Nursing and Health Science, vol. 6,  no. 3, pp. 26-31, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/24547484/IJNHS-V6I3P105

Abstract:

Back pain is one of the common health problems among health care professionals and is considered higher among nurses. To determine the prevalence of low back pain and its associated factors and how it affects daily live activities among nurses who are working in Riyadh hospitals, a descriptive, correlational study was conducted in hospitals that are under the General Directorate of Health Affairs in Riyadh Region and 352 nurses participated. Data collected electronically by a developed questionnaire and Oswestry Disability Index was used. The prevalence of back pain in this sample was 79%. The disability score showed that most of the nurses had moderate to severe disabilities. Also, findings indicate a positive relationship between disability and back pain, Duration, severity. It is recommended to develop comprehensive educational programs on effective body mechanics and physical exercises to reduce back pain and evaluate its effectiveness among nurses. Also, enhance the use of aiding devices while providing care for patients.

Keywords:

Activities, Back, Disability, pain, Nurses, Pain

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