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    The prevalence and associated risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in physiotherapists and nurses at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
    (Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, 2022-04-13) Mbenje, Benson; Mtolongo, Japhet; Mwenyekonde, Patience; Mzama, Omega; Muhaniwa, Ernest
    Type of research The research study will be a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study done on 198 registered PTs and Nurses at QECH for 6 weeks. Problem Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are inflammatory or degenerative impairments that have increased the need for rehabilitation services worldwide. They were also reported to be the second leading cause of global disability in 2016. Literature postulates that HCWs, especially PTs and Nurses have a high prevalence of MSDs in both middle- and low-income countries. However, no known study has been conducted in Malawi to establish the prevalence of MSDs among PTs and Nurses. Therefore, this study seeks to bridge that knowledge gap. Objectives The main objective is to assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of MSDs among Physiotherapists and Nurses working at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre. Specifically, the study will determine the prevalence of MSDs among PTs and Nurses at QECH, identify the risk factors that may contribute to MSDs among PTs and Nurses at QECH, estimate the duration of which one has been with MSDs among PTs and Nurses at QECH and will analyze the most common MSDs among PTs and Nurses at QECH. Methodology Date will be collected using the Standard Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire and BMI will be assessed. All COVID-19 preventive measures will be followed. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 23 as well as descriptive and inferential statistics. Results will be presented in graphs, table and pie charts. Expected findings It is expected that the study will provide information on the prevalence and associated risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among nurses and Physiotherapists and Nurses at QECH.