Burden of musculoskeletal disorders among registered nurses: evidence from the Thai nurse cohort study

• Main Authors: Wilaiphorn Thinkhamrop (Author), Krisada Sawaengdee (Author), Viroj Tangcharoensathien (Author), Tuangtip Theerawit (Author), Wongsa Laohasiriwong (Author), Jiamjit Saengsuwan (Author), Cameron Paul Hurst (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major public health problem among registered nurses (RNs) in Thailand. Information on their burdens at a national level is limited. This study estimated the prevalence of MSDs among RNs using the 2009 Thai Nurse Cohort, a nationally represen...