| Comparison of Patient-Sitter Ward Nurses and General Ward Nurses on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Occupational Stress and Nursing Work Environments |
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Bang, Mi Ran , Sim, Sun Sook , Lee, Dong Suk |
1Department of Nursing, Kyungdong University, Wonju, Korea. ssshim1003@k1.ac.kr
2Department of Nursing, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea. |
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| Abstract |
PURPOSE
This study aimed to compare work-related musculoskeletal symptoms, occupational stress and nursing work environments of nurses working in patient-sitter wards and general wards.
METHODS
The study surveyed 240 nurses with more than one year of experience working in both patient-sitter wards and general wards. The collected data then was analyzed by SPSS statistics version 22.
RESULTS
As for the musculoskeletal symptoms, the survey showed that 85.2% and 67.8% of the nurses had such symptoms respectively in patient-sitter wards and general wards. In terms of occupational stress, no significant difference was observed between the patient-sitter ward and the general ward (t=-0.23, p=.821). Lastly, the study showed that there is a significant difference in terms of work environment considering the scores recorded 2.65 and 2.55 points respectively in patient-sitter ward and general ward (t=2.53, p=.012).
CONCLUSION
Follow-up research should look at ways to lower the rate of experiencing work-related musculoskeletal symptoms; analyze work performances and establish work standards to lower occupational stress; and devise measures to improve the work environment for the nurses working in patient-sitter wards. |
| Key Words:
Musculoskeletal disease, Occupational stress, Nursing work environments, Nurses |
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