Abstract

The aim of this study is to use a wearable system for monitoring spinal posture and mobility among nursing professionals in intensive care units (ICUs) and operating rooms (ORs). It is also aimed to identify the biomechanical demands in each environment and assess the potential of the wearable device to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). A longitudinal descriptive observational study was conducted. The wearable device tracked spinal mobility in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar levels. Data were collected from 12 nursing students during their clinical rotations in ICU and OR services at the University Hospital of Salamanca. Spinal mobility data were captured in real-time, and pain levels were asked using the visual analog scale (VAS) before and after working shifts.