Assessment of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Nurses Working at NAMO Hospital Using Quick Exposure Check (QEC)

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are highly prevalent among nurses due to repetitive movements, prolonged standing, and improper posture during patient care. This study aimed to assess ergonomic risk factors and exposure levels among nurses using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) method. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 nurses. Sample size was calculated using linear regression analysis in Jamovi with an effect size (f²) of 0.15, alpha level of 0.05, power of 80%, and 5 predictors. The estimated sample size was 92, and after adding 10% non-response rate, the final sample size was 100. The findings indicate high to very high exposure levels, especially in the neck and stress domains. The study highlights the need for ergonomic interventions and workload management.

Musculoskeletal disorders, Quick Exposure Check (QEC)

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