1. The Aching Feet of Nurses: An Exploratory Study.
- Author
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Nealy, Russell, Mccaskill, Cynthia, Conaway, Mark R, and Burns, Suzanne M
- Subjects
ACADEMIC medical centers ,CHI-squared test ,EMPLOYMENT ,EXERCISE ,FOOT diseases ,HEALTH behavior ,JOB descriptions ,NURSES ,OCCUPATIONAL diseases ,PAIN ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH ,SHOES ,STATISTICS ,SURVEYS ,WORK environment ,PAIN measurement ,PLANTAR fasciitis ,BODY mass index ,HEEL pain ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,HOSPITAL nursing staff - Abstract
The article discusses a study evaluating the incidence of work-related foot pain or discomfort among registered nurses (RNs) and factors associated with it. A survey on 502 nurse participants revealed that factors that cause increased stress on structures of the foot included weight, age, nursing activity, floor surface of care unit, and certain aspects of choice of shoes. Some recommendations on addressing foot pain among RNs are highlighted.
- Published
- 2012