A Study of the Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Associated Risk Factors Among Surgical Staff in Sudair Area, Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the commonest musculoskeletal disorder and an important occupational hazard among healthcare professionals (HCPs) that are a major concern among the Operating Room (OR) staff. This crosssectional study is an attempt to assess the prevalence, characteristics, and risk factors of low back pain among operating room (OR) staff in hospitals located in Sudair area, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was an institutional based cross-sectional study, conducted in Sudair area which includes (Majmaah, Hawtah Sudair, Tamir and ALGhat), Majmaah, Riyadh region in Saudi Arabia. All the surgical staff working in the operation theatre in King Khalid, Hawtah Sudair, Tamir and ALGhat hospitals in Sudair area were included in the study. Data was collected by close-ended questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS version 22. Results: A total of 88 (80%) participants responded. It was found that LBP was prevalent among 61.4% male sand 38.6% females. Activities by participants in OR (Operation Room) which were significantly associated with the risk of the development of LBP were lifting objects above the waist, rotation of the trunk while carrying weights, bending to lift objects and assisting patient transfer from bed to chair or vice versa. Rest and analgesics were reported to be the most common relievers from the back pain. Conclusion: LBP is a common health concernamong OR staff. Activities in the OR associated with the risk of acquiring LBP were found to contribute to this problem. We recommend designing educational interventional programs and training/workshop to teach OR staff the best preventive measures to avoid this problem.
Authors and Affiliations
Saad Abbas Aldawsari, Ahmed Hamad Alhammad, Asim Dyab Salem Alanazi, Nashminawaf Al-Rashidi, Elsadig Yousif Mohamed, Syed Meraj Ahmed
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