Midwives' thoughts about musculoskeletal disorders with an evaluation of working tasks.

The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders is very high amongmidwives resulting in sickness absenteeism, functional limitation and staff shortages. There are several contributory risk factors having impact on the development of MSDs. This study aimed to (1) explore midwives' experiences and views about work-related MSDs and contributing risk factors, and (2) analyse working postures for musculoskeletal injury risks.

Midwives are getting hurt: UK survey of the prevalence and risk factors for developing musculoskeletal symptoms.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence, severity and impact of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and to explore individual, work-related and psychosocial risk factors DESIGN: A cross sectional survey SETTING: A self-reported online questionnaire was used to collect data over seven months (May-December 2016).

Participants: The survey was distributed to midwives across the United Kingdom through the Consultant Midwives Network and the Royal College of Midwives.

Measurements And Findings: Prevalence, severity and impact (12-month) of MSDs for nine body parts are presented.