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. 2004 Oct;100(41):28-9.

Prevention and management of back pain in nurses

Jacqui Smith
  • PMID: 15517730

Prevention and management of back pain in nurses

Jacqui Smith. Nurs Times. 2004 Oct.

Abstract

Back pain is common in adults and may be associated with personal, psychosocial and biomechanical risk factors. Nursing is considered to be a high-risk occupation for back pain, but personal and work-based strategies can help to reduce the risk.

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