Title
Improving the Safety of Patient Turning and Repositioning Tasks for Caregivers
Abbreviated Journal Title
Workplace Health Saf.
Keywords
LOW-BACK-PAIN; PERCEIVED EXERTION; HOSPITAL WORKERS; NURSES; RISK; PREVALENCE; INJURIES; AIDES; STAFF; BED; Nursing
Abstract
Current evidence demonstrates why turning and positioning patients in bed presents a serious occupational risk of musculoskeletal disorders for caregivers. Results of the laboratory study investigating a new method of turning and positioning patients in bed are presented. The study was designed to evaluate how this new method reduced the risk of occupational musculoskeletal disorders to caregivers and may improve outcomes for patients.
Journal Title
Workplace Health & Safety
Volume
62
Issue/Number
7
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
268
Last Page
273
WOS Identifier
ISSN
2165-0799
Recommended Citation
"Improving the Safety of Patient Turning and Repositioning Tasks for Caregivers" (2014). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 5333.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/5333
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