This quantitative study aimed at drawing the profile of nursing workers with a confirmed RSI/WRMD diagnosis, seen at the Center of Workers' Health Studies (Cesat) in Salvador, Bahia, from 1998 to 2002. Data collection was performed based on medical reports and, complementarily, guidelines with items of interest for this investigation. Out of the medical reports, only those of nursing workers were selected. There was the identification of 79 workers - four nurses, 74 assistants, and one technician. There was a prevalence of women aged between 30 and 49, with high school and a monthly income from three to six minimum wages. Out of the total numbers, at the time of data collection, 77.22% were employed, 15.19% were unemployed, and 7.5% were retired. Among the injuries found, carpal tunnel syndrome and cervicalgia prevailed.
repetitive strain injuries; nursing work; nursing
