Healthcare organizations face emerging challenges that threaten the safety of professionals and patients, as well as the performance and long-term sustainability of healthcare systems. Health problems such as work-related musculoskeletal disorders are highly prevalent among nurses, not only due to the physical demands but also because of significant psychosocial stressors and mental health challenges inherent in healthcare environments. This study investigates the influence of psychosocial risks at work (PSRs) on the occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) in nurses. A cross-sectional study was conducted, using a snowball recruitment method, from October 2025 to March 2026, among 266 nurses. Data were collected using the Psychosocial Risk Factors scale (INSATERPS) and The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 Items (DASS-21), to examine relationships among PSRs, mental health and WRMSDs using descriptive and inferential statistics. Key psychosocial determinants of WRMSDs include high psychological strain—manifesting as anxiety—compounded by psychosocial stressors such as work intensity, employment relations, and emotional demands. The results highlight the importance of addressing PSR and mental health, to reduce the incidence of WRMSDs among nurses. Interventions focused on improving working conditions and promoting mental health may be effective in preventing WRMSDs.
Baylina et al. (Mon,) studied this question.