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Mind-Body Exercises for Nurses with Chronic Low Back Pain: An Evidence-Based Review

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  • Pinky Budhrani-Shani
  • Donna L. Berry
  • Patricia Arcari
  • Helene Langevin
  • Peter M. Wayne

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Background . Chronic low back pain (CLBP) among nurses is a growing health concern. The multimodal nature of mind-body exercises has potential to impact physiological and psychological processes associated with chronic pain, affording possible advantages over conventional unimodal therapies. This paper summarizes the prevalence of and risk factors for CLBP among nurses, reviews the effectiveness in treating pain and disability of mind-body exercises (yoga and tai chi) for CLBP among the general and nursing population, and describes implications. Methods . Articles, published during or prior to 2015, were systematically identified through the PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect databases using the following search terms: nurses, mind-body, integrative, biopsychosocial, yoga, tai chi, back pain, and/or risk factors . Results . Prevalence estimates of CLBP among nurses ranged from 50% to 80%. Associated risk factors for CLBP included lifestyle and physical, psychological, psychosocial, and occupational factors. No published studies were identified that evaluated yoga or tai chi for nurses with CLBP. Studies in the general population suggested that these interventions are effective in reducing pain and disability and may improve factors/processes predictive of CLBP. Conclusion . This review suggests that evaluating the impact of multimodal interventions such as yoga and tai chi for nurses with CLBP warrants investigation.

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  • Pinky Budhrani-Shani & Donna L. Berry & Patricia Arcari & Helene Langevin & Peter M. Wayne, 2016. "Mind-Body Exercises for Nurses with Chronic Low Back Pain: An Evidence-Based Review," Nursing Research and Practice, Hindawi, vol. 2016, pages 1-10, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:hin:jnlnrp:9018036
    DOI: 10.1155/2016/9018036
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    1. Helen Richmond & Amanda M Hall & Bethan Copsey & Zara Hansen & Esther Williamson & Nicolette Hoxey-Thomas & Zafra Cooper & Sarah E Lamb, 2015. "The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Treatment for Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 10(8), pages 1-20, August.
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