Jurnal Keperawatan Klinis dan Komunitas (Clinical and Community Nursing Journal)
Vol 10, No 2 (2026)

Efektivitas Intervensi Ergonomi terhadap Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders pada Pekerja Pertanian: Literature Review

Ahmad Eko Wibowo (Magister Keperawatan, Fakultas Keperawatan, Universitas Jember)
Candra Dermawan (Magister Keperawatan, Fakultas Keperawatan, Universitas Jember)
Risky Kusumawardani (Magister Keperawatan, Fakultas Keperawatan, Universitas Jember)
Hanan Alawiyah (Magister Keperawatan, Fakultas Keperawatan, Universitas Jember)
Baiq Deisy Pupiyati (Magister Keperawatan, Fakultas Keperawatan, Universitas Jember)
Iman Firmansyah (Magister Keperawatan, Fakultas Keperawatan, Universitas Jember)
Nurfika Asmaningrum (Fakultas Keperawatan, Universitas Jember)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2026

Abstract

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major occupational health concern among agricultural workers worldwide, with a prevalence up to 50% higher than that of workers in non-agricultural sectors, due to exposure to repetitive and prolonged non-ergonomic working postures. However, guidelines for implementing evidence-based ergonomic interventions that can be carried out by community nurses in Indonesia remain limited. Objective: To review the effectiveness of ergonomic interventions in reducing WMSDs risk and complaints among agricultural workers in community settings based on recent evidence (2020–2025). Method: A systematic literature search was conducted across four databases (Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane/Wiley, Google Scholar). From 135 identified articles, 93 unique articles were obtained after deduplication; 12 final articles were included after screening and eligibility assessment. JBI critical appraisal tools were applied. Result: Twelve articles encompassed cross-sectional, quasi-experimental, observational, and review designs. WMSDs prevalence ranged from 39–76%, with low back pain, shoulder pain, and neck pain as the most common complaints. Ergonomic interventions including posture training, tool redesign, and participatory ergonomics significantly reduced musculoskeletal complaints. Conclusion: Ergonomic interventions are effective in reducing WMSDs among agricultural workers. Community nurses play a strategic role in implementing evidence-based ergonomic programs.INTISARILatar belakang: Gangguan muskuloskeletal terkait pekerjaan (WMSDs) merupakan masalah kesehatan kerja utama pada pekerja pertanian di seluruh dunia, dengan prevalensi mencapai 50% lebih tinggi dibandingkan pekerja di sektor non-pertanian akibat paparan postur kerja nonergonomis berulang dan berkepanjangan. Namun panduan implementasi intervensi ergonomi berbasis bukti yang dapat dilakukan perawat komunitas di Indonesia masih terbatas. Tujuan: Menelaah efektivitas intervensi ergonomi dalam menurunkan risiko dan keluhan WMSDs pada pekerja pertanian di setting komunitas berdasarkan bukti ilmiah terkini (2020–2025). Metode: Penelusuran sistematis dilakukan pada empat database (Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane/Wiley, Google Scholar). Dari 135 artikel teridentifikasi, 93 unik setelah deduplikasi, dan 12 artikel final diinklusi setelah skrining dan asesmen eligibilitas. Penilaian kualitas menggunakan instrumen JBI. Hasil: Dua belas artikel mencakup desain cross-sectional, quasi-experimental, observasional, dan review. Prevalensi WMSDs berkisar 39–76%, dengan low back pain, nyeri bahu, dan nyeri leher sebagai keluhan terbanyak. Intervensi ergonomi pelatihan postur, redesain alat, dan participatory ergonomics terbukti signifikan menurunkan keluhan muskuloskeletal. Simpulan: Intervensi ergonomi efektif menurunkan WMSDs pada pekerja pertanian. Perawat komunitas berperan strategis dalam implementasi program ergonomi berbasis bukti.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jkkk

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Subject

Nursing

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Jurnal Keperawatan Klinis dan Komunitas (Clinical and Community Nursing Journal) accepts novel research articles, case study, literature review, and psychometric testing articles in all field of clinical and community of nursing. This journal is published through peer-review process by nursing and ...