Straub Josina, Ardelt Melanie, Gerhardinger Kristina, Klute Lisa, Krueckel Jonas, Rupp Markus, Alt Volker, Lang Siegmund
Clinic und Policlinic for Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Germany.
Department for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Krems, Austria.
Brain Spine. 2025 Jul 23;5:104338. doi: 10.1016/j.bas.2025.104338. eCollection 2025.
Back pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition affecting individuals across various professions. It is a significant cause of disability and reduced quality of life. The aim of this study was to determinate the prevalence of back pain and identify its associated risk factors among clinical staff members.
This study examines back pain among hospital-staff at a maximum-care hospital in Germany through a questionnaire distributed to all employees at a University Hospital between September and December 2023.
A total of 739 employee questionnaires were returned and evaluated, comprising 508 fully completed and 231 partially completed questionnaires. Seventy-seven percent of participants were female, and the average age was 40.5 years. Back pain-related reduced work performance was reported by 57.5 %. Lifetime lower back pain was indicated by 72.1 %. Mean pain ratings on the VAS were 7.5 ± 2.2 for lifetime pain and 6.2 ± 2.2 for the last 12 months. Female gender (OR = 1.5; p = 0.003), living in a partnership (OR = 1.4; p = 0.02), chronic illnesses (OR = 6.4; p = 0.01) and excessive workload (OR = 3.0; p = 0.05) were identified as risk factors, whereas membership in a sports club (OR = 0.55; p = 0.05) was identified as preventive factor. Participants that reported an aggravation of their back pain the COVID-19 pandemic were 6.4 times likely to report back pain during the last 12 months (p = 0.01).
Back pain is a widespread condition among healthcare workers, leading to reduced performance and significant healthcare utilization. Employers should prioritize preventive measures and workplace ergonomics to mitigate this burden and enhance employee well-being and productivity.
III, survey.
背痛是一种普遍的肌肉骨骼疾病，影响着各行各业的人群。它是导致残疾和生活质量下降的重要原因。本研究的目的是确定临床工作人员中背痛的患病率，并识别其相关风险因素。
本研究通过在2023年9月至12月期间向一家大学医院的所有员工发放问卷，对德国一家大型医院的医院工作人员的背痛情况进行了调查。
共收回并评估了739份员工问卷，其中包括508份完整填写的问卷和231份部分填写的问卷。77%的参与者为女性，平均年龄为40.5岁。57.5%的参与者报告称背痛导致工作表现下降。72.1%的参与者表示有终生性下背痛。终生疼痛的视觉模拟评分（VAS）平均为7.5±2.2，过去12个月的疼痛评分为6.2±2.2。女性（比值比[OR]=1.5；p=0.003）、处于恋爱关系（OR=1.4；p=0.02）、患有慢性疾病（OR=6.4；p=0.01）和工作量过大（OR=3.0；p=0.05）被确定为风险因素，而加入体育俱乐部（OR=0.55；p=0.05）被确定为预防因素。报告称新冠疫情期间背痛加重的参与者在过去12个月内报告背痛的可能性是其他人的6.4倍（p=0.01）。
背痛在医护人员中普遍存在，导致工作表现下降和大量医疗资源的使用。雇主应优先采取预防措施和改善工作场所的人体工程学，以减轻这一负担，提高员工的幸福感和生产力。
III级，调查研究。
