The prevalence and associated risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in physiotherapists and nurses at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
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Date
2022-04-13
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Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Abstract
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.
Description
Type of research
The research study will be a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study