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@article{187714,
        author = {Vikrant Kumar and Dr. P. Ponnarsi and Dr. K. Latha},
        title = {A study to evaluate the effectiveness of body mechanics training program on low back pain among nurses working in Intensive Care Unit at NMCH, Jamuhar, Rohtas},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {7226-7234},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187714},
        abstract = {Background: Low back pain (LBP) is common among ICU nurses due to repetitive bending, lifting, and long periods of standing, yet formal training on body mechanics is limited.
Aim: To evaluate how effective a Body Mechanics Training Program is in reducing LBP among ICU nurses at NMCH, Jamuhar.
Methods: We used a true experimental pretest-posttest control group design with 60 randomly selected ICU nurses (30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group). The experimental group went through a 7-day training program while the control group continued with routine care. We collected data using a sociodemographic tool and the NPRS. Statistical tests included descriptive analysis, t-tests, and Chi-square.  
Results: Pain levels at the start were similar (p = 0.432). After the intervention, the experimental group had a significant reduction in pain (Mean = 2.90) compared to the control group (Mean = 5.43) (p < 0.001). Income was the only demographic factor linked to pain levels (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The Body Mechanics Training Program significantly reduced LBP among ICU nurses. We recommend regularly including ergonomic education and therapeutic exercises.},
        keywords = {Low back pain, Body mechanics, ICU nurses, Ergonomics, Nursing intervention.},
        month = {November},
        }