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- Incidence of symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders among health professionals in a Portuguese emergency service: a correlational studyPublication . Castanheira, Joana Antunes; Duarte, Hugo Miguel Santos; Pereira, Ana Sofia Ferreira; Pragosa, Ângela Marina da Costa; Santos, Edna Tatiana Prazeres; Ventura, Maria Clara Amado ApóstoloBackground: Health professionals working in an emergency setting are vulnerable to the development of musculoskeletal disorders. These conditions reduce productivity and increase costs for healthcare institutions. Objective: To determine the incidence of symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders among health professionals in a Portuguese emergency service. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive, and correlational study was conducted with a sample of 109 participants, through the self-administration of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. The instrument collected data on the sample’s personal, educational, and professional description, perceptions of general health status, and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders. Results: The results showed that 84.40% of health professionals reported having symptoms of muscu-loskeletal disorders, with the lower back being the most commonly identified body region, and nurses being the professional group with the highest percentage (41.18%). Conclusion: The high incidence of health professionals with symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders indicates a need for interventions by nurse specialists in rehabilitation nursing.