미국 간호사의 직업성 요통

• 영문명: Nurse s Work Related Back Pain in the U. S.
• 발행기관: 한국직업건강간호학회
• 저자명: 전경자(June Kyung Ja)
• 간행물 정보: 『한국직업건강간호학회지』제14권 제1호, 44~55쪽, 전체 12쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 간호학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2005.05.30

영문 초록

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the current status of work-related back pain among nurses in the U.S. Method: Literature review and website searching were conducted. Key words as nurse and back pain (or back injury) were used in searching the Medline, NIOSHTIC-2and reference list ofselected studies. Total studies were selected of which subjects were nurses working in the U.S., and published since 1970. Results: Though there was variation in the measurement among studies, the prevalence rate of back pain among nurses in the U.S. could be estimated about 50%. Risk factors were confirmed as the frequency of patient lifting, ward, nursing shortage, overtime, work shift, stress on physical demand, but age and work experiences showed the inconsistent relation. It has been well known that educational approach is not enough to prevent back pain. Intervention studies to apply the ergonomic approach using mechanical devices reported the effects, but the devices were less diverse than European countries or Canada. The study for lifting team was rare. Federal government developed only the guideline for nursinghome that had no legal obligation. As a professional nursing organization, ANA has been trying to educate and advocate for No lift policy since 2003. Meanwhile, two trade unions of nurses made efforts to establish the law strengthening the responsibility of health care facilities. Conclusion: The research and policy development will be needed to prepare to rapid increase of back pain among Korean nurses.

키워드

간호사 직업성요통 Nurse Back Pain