Prevalence and Risk Factors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Healthcare Workers: An Observational Study

WMSDs are alarmingly prevalent among HCWs in India, especially among nurses. There is an urgent need for workplace ergonomic interventions, regular training, and policy-level initiatives to safeguard the occupational health of frontline medical staff.

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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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2025-10-01
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https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_153_25
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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Healthcare Workers: An Observational Study

Vanamail Perumal, K Venkatachalam, R Rajarethinam
Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Healthcare Workers: An Observational Study

Vanamail Perumal, K Venkatachalam, R Rajarethinam
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Abstract

WMSDs are alarmingly prevalent among HCWs in India, especially among nurses. There is an urgent need for workplace ergonomic interventions, regular training, and policy-level initiatives to safeguard the occupational health of frontline medical staff.

Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental MedicineVol. 29(4)
Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (IN)
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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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