Musculoskeletal Disorders and Psychological Well-being among Indian Nurses: A Narrative Review of Impacts and Interventions (2024)
- Title
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Psychological Well-being among Indian Nurses: A Narrative Review of Impacts and Interventions (2024)
- Creator
- Bishal P.; Priyadarshini M.S.
- Description
- Background: A prevalent occupational health issue that may have a detrimental effect on nurses' mental health and general well-being is musculoskeletal problems. This narrative review aimed to explore the social, economic, and personal implications of Musculoskeletal Disorder on nurses in India, and examine support, and intervention strategies available for them. Material & Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, using relevant keywords related to Musculoskeletal Disorder, mental health, nurses, social, personal, support, and intervention. The inclusion criteria were articles published in English and focused the nursing workforce in India. Results: A total of 15 articles were selected for review synthesis. According to the summary, nurses in India who suffer from musculoskeletal disorders deal with serious social and personal repercussions that impact their everyday life and general well-being. Musculoskeletal Disorder can lead to decreased social connections, reduced job satisfaction, and physical and emotional distress. However, limited interventions are available that address Musculoskeletal Disorder and the mental health of nurses in India. Conclusion: There is a significant effect of Musculoskeletal Disorder on the mental health, quality of life, and economic well-being of nurses in India. However, limited scientific research exists exploring the prevalence and psychosocial implications of Musculoskeletal Disorder in the Indian nursing population. Consequently, additional research is essential to comprehend the scope and ramifications of this occupational health concern. To create interventions and support systems that are effective in the unique cultural and occupational context of nursing in India, it is imperative to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. 2024 The Author(s); Published by Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences.
- Source
- Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology, Vol-13, No. 3, pp. 215-224.
- Date
- 2024-01-01
- Publisher
- Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
- Subject
- India; Musculoskeletal Disorder; Nurses; Prevalence; Risk-Factors
- Coverage
- Bishal P., Dept. of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Priyadarshini M.S., School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 22518096
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Article
Collection
Citation
Bishal P.; Priyadarshini M.S., “Musculoskeletal Disorders and Psychological Well-being among Indian Nurses: A Narrative Review of Impacts and Interventions (2024),” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 26, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/13248.