Burnout, stress, and musculoskeletal symptoms in nurses
Posted about 2 years ago
Dear Texas Nurse,
You are invited to participate in a research project related to health and wellness of nurses. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship of musculoskeletal symptoms in nurses with job-related stress and burnout.
Title of study: The relationship of musculoskeletal symptoms with psychological and physiological factors influencing health in nurses.
Nurses are eligible to participate if they:
• Are 18 to 65 years old
• Are currently employed as a nurse
• Work day shifts
• Provide direct patient care for at least half of their work hours
• Have not had any surgery the past 3 months
The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete, and your responses are confidential.
If you know of any Texas nurses who meet the eligibility criteria above, please invite them to complete the survey, as well.
This research study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at University of the Incarnate Word (Reference number 2023-1397-EXP).
For questions related to this project, contact Sarah Luna at seluna@uiwtx.edu, (210) 283-6962.
For questions about your rights as a participant, contact the University of the Incarnate Word Office of Research and Graduate Studies at irb@uiwtx.edu, (210) 805-3565.
Thank you for your time and for all you do for your patients,
Sarah Luna, PT, DPT
PhD Candidate, Translational Science, University of Texas Health San Antonio
Associate Professor, University of the Incarnate Word
Sarah Luna, PT, DPT (she/her)
Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Associate Professor
School of Physical Therapy
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway, CPO 412
San Antonio, Texas 78209
210‐283-6962
www.uiw.edu
www.uiw.edu/physicaltherapy