Musculoskeletal Injury amongst Illinois Hospital Workers: Incidence, Severity and Staffing: 2018-2023

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center 

Introduction/Background
Hospital workers experience musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) at rates substantially higher than workers in most other industries, yet regulatory approaches have largely focused on patient-handling hazards and Registered Nurses, with limited attention to other occupational groups or staffing as a structural determinant of risk. This study examines the incidence and severity of WMSDs among Illinois hospital workers and evaluates whether nurse staffing levels are associated with injury rates.

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Thesis committee: Pratap, P; Almberg, K; Friedman, L (UIC School of Public Health, Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences) 

Ergonomics

Occupational epidemiology