OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES AND THEIR APPLICATION IN NURSING

Аннотация

Occupational diseases are health conditions directly caused or exacerbated by workplace exposures. They range from respiratory and musculoskeletal disorders to mental health issues. Nurses, as frontline healthcare providers, play a critical role in the prevention, early detection, management, and rehabilitation of these conditions. This article reviews the main types of occupational diseases, examines the challenges in nursing practice, and proposes evidence-based strategies to enhance nursing interventions and improve worker health outcomes.