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Data were analysed using Nvivo11.0 software with content analysis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>ICU nurses frequently suffer from lower back pain due to the severity of patient conditions and the use of numerous tubes and catheters, which often lead tounsafe postures. The absence of proper lifting systems exacerbates high\u2010risk postures, contributing to acute lower back muscle injuries. Additionally, inadequate promotion of correct posture and prevention strategies, along with insufficent training on occupational hazards, futher exacerbates the issue.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Human fator, machinery, environments, as well as their interactions significantly affect ICU nurses' experience of low back and waist muscle fatigue.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Reporting Method<\/jats:title><jats:p>Reported according to the SRQR (Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research) guideline.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Impact<\/jats:title><jats:p>Offersnew insights into applying the human\u2010machine\u2010environment theory toto clinical nursing practice research. Highlightsthat the unconscious or passive adoption of poor postures by ICU nurses as a major factor contributing to muscles fatigue. 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