Musculoskeletal pain and night-shift naps in nursing home care workers

Pain scores were lowest in the arm and leg for the group that took naps during at least 50% of night shifts.

• Musculoskeletal pain varied significantly among care workers based on nap frequency during night shifts.
• Participants were categorized into three groups: non-nappers, those who napped less than 50% of shifts, and those who napped at least 50% of shifts.
• Neck and shoulder pain was lower in both the > or =50% nappers and non-nappers compared to the <50% nappers.
• No significant relationship was found between night-shift naps and low back pain in this sample.

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