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Investigating the effect of virtual training on ergonomic principles on musculoskeletal disorders in nurses.
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Mahdis Shahini   , Fatemeh Alhani * , Omran Ahmadi |
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Abstract: (39 Views) |
Introduction: By effort to increase nurses’ knowledge of ergonomic principles, their physical workload can be reduced. Nurses are at a higher risk of health hazards compared to the general population. Nursing professional needs, such as repetitive movements, make them susceptible to musculoskeletal injuries like back pain. Ergonomic training can be conducted face to face or online; due to nurses’ busy schedules and the advantages of e-learning, the online method was selected. This study aimed to impact of virtual ergonomic training on the level of nurse’s musculoskeletal disorders.
Methods: This study was conducted in Tehran in 2024.75 nurses were purposively selected and randomly assigned using block randomization with four blocks, considering three characteristics: nursing shift hours, non-nursing shift hours, and work experience at the bedside. They were divided into two groups: 35in the control group and 40 in the intervention group.
During the intervention stage, a virtual training program was designed and delivered over five online sessions within one week via the WhatsApp platform. The training was provided in the form of short messages, videos, pamphlets, and posters to the intervention group, focusing on the principles of ergonomics in both cognitive and skill-based aspects.Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ). The research findings were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including chi-square tests, independent t-tests, and paired t-tests, with SPSS version 27 software.
Findings: The results showed that the control and intervention groups were homogeneous regarding individual characteristics. After the intervention, the mean total score of Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) was significantly lower in the virtual ergonomics training group compared to the control group (P<0.001).
Conclusion: The results showed that virtual training of ergonomic principles to nurses is effective in reducing their musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, it is recommended to managers and nursing board members to include ergonomics training in the future curriculum for nurses. |
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| Keywords: Virtual education, ergonomic principles, musculoskeletal disorders, nurses |
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Type of Study: Nursing Education |
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nursing
Received: 2025/01/11 | Accepted: 2025/05/30 | Published: 2025/08/1
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