Background: This study examined the relationship between ergonomic risk factors, postural behaviors, lifestyle habits, and the presence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among surgical intensive care nurses.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 227 surgical intensive care nurses in Türkiye. Data were collected using an online Nurse Assessment Form and analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression analysis.Results: Most nurses reported inadequate sleep (64.4%) and irregular sleep patterns. The prevalence of WMSDs increased significantly with age and professional experience—from 18.1% among nurses ≤30 years to 54.5% among those ≥41 years (p
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