Neck Pain in Medical Personnel of North-Eastern Poland
Author Information
Author(s): Anna Citko, Stanislaw Górski, Ludmila Marcinowicz, Mateusz Cybulski, Matylda Sierakowska
Primary Institution: Akademia Medyczna Nauk Stosowanych i Holistycznych, Warsaw, Poland
Hypothesis
What are the risk factors influencing the prevalence of non-specific cervical spine pain in nurses and paramedics?
Conclusion
Recurrent neck pain is significantly more common in paramedics compared to nurses, with various risk factors identified.
Supporting Evidence
- Recurrent neck pain was reported by 18.7% of respondents.
- Paramedics reported a significantly higher prevalence of neck pain compared to nurses.
- High physical activity and insufficient sleep were identified as risk factors for neck pain.
- Family history of neck pain significantly increased the risk of developing neck pain.
Takeaway
Many nurses and paramedics have neck pain, especially those who work a long time or have certain health issues.
Methodology
The study used a cross-sectional design with a survey technique, including various validated questionnaires.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reporting and the non-random sampling method.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may introduce measurement errors.
Participant Demographics
The study included 609 participants, with 324 nurses (100% women) and 285 paramedics (13.3% women, 86.7% men), aged 30-60.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% confidence interval for OR
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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