Hubungan Posisi Kerja dengan Keluhan Low Back Pain pada Perawat Ruang Rawat Inap RSUP H. Adam Malik Medan

Abstract

Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder that affects many individuals, particularly nurses. Nurses are especially vulnerable to this condition due to the physically demanding nature of their work. In developing countries, nurses often face physically strenuous environments that require them to lift or transfer patients and equipment without proper lifting aids. Such working postures increase the likelihood of experiencing low back pain. This study aims to examine the relationship between working posture and low back pain complaints among inpatient ward nurses at RSUP H. Adam Malik Medan. This quantitative study employed a descriptive correlational design with a total sample of 115 respondents selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a low back pain questionnaire and a working posture questionnaire. Statistical analysis was conducted using Pearson's correlation test. The results showed that 51 nurses (44.3%) worked in low-risk postures, 62 nurses (53.9%) in moderate-risk postures, and 2 nurses (1.7%) in high-risk postures. The prevalence of low back pain complaints among nurses was as follows: mild pain in 63 nurses (54.8%), moderate pain in 47 nurses (40.9%), and severe pain in 5 nurses (4.3%). The statistical test revealed a p-value of <0.001 and r = 0.374, indicating a significant relationship between working posture and low back pain complaints among inpatient ward nurses. Based on these findings, a high proportion of inpatient ward nurses work in moderate-risk postures and experience mild low back pain at RSUP H. Adam Malik. This study recommends emphasizing proper working postures among nurses when performing nursing interventions.