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Research Article

Investigation of the relationship between demographic factors and ergonomic risks assessed by the HEMPA method with musculoskeletal disorders among nurses

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Pages 268-286 | Received 26 May 2022, Accepted 06 Jan 2023, Published online: 03 Feb 2023

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