Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk in Various wards of Imam Ali Hospital, Chabahar, Using the MAPO Index

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are among the most prevalent occupational health issues in hospital settings, imposing substantial financial burdens on healthcare organizations. Nursing staff and other personnel involved in patient handling and transfer are especially vulnerable to the development of musculoskeletal disorders.Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted in ۱۲ departments of Imam Ali Hospital in Chabahar, Iran, during the fall of ۲۰۲۴ on all nursing staff and other personnel responsible for patient transfer. The MAPO method was used to assess the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders.Results: This study was conducted on ۵۴ healthcare staff members from various departments of Imam Ali Hospital in Chabahar, including ۳۶ men and ۱۸ women. The average age of men and women was ۳۵.۶ ± ۹.۴ years and ۳۵.۵ ± ۶.۵ years, respectively. The MAPO index in five departments was classified in the red zone.Conclusion: Based on the results, the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders is high in all departments, especially in the Men's Surgery, Emergency, CCU, and Maternity departments of Imam Ali Hospital in Chabahar.

کلیدواژه ها:

Musculoskeletal disorders ، Nursing ، MAPO index ، Chabahar Hospital