The distribution of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol

Abstract Background Although measures have been put in place, musculoskeletal injuries are noticeable high among the nursing fraternity with low back pain (LBP) being the most prevalent. It is evident that healthcare professionals are in constant exposure to occupational hazards such as musculoskele...

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Main Authors: Kagiso Kgakge, Mbuzeleni Hlongwa, Themba Ginindza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01774-7