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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"Patient handling"”.
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Patient handling ergonomics
… and other medical workers who frequently handle patients. The biomechanical research has shown large compressive forces developed in the lumbar spine performing various patient handling transfers that exceed the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health's recommended guideline. One of …
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Effects of Training in Modifying Work Methods and Behaviors During Common Patient Handling Activities
… within the U.S, nurses ranked first nationally. Patient handling tasks are considered to be a precipitating factor in the development of many musculoskeletal injuries. For many decades personnel training has been an intervention widely used for the nursing back problem. Inconsistency regarding …
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Identification, Evaluation and Control of Physically Demanding Patient-Handling Tasks in an Acute Care Facility
… occupations at risk for experiencing WMSDs and patient-handling tasks are the precipitating event in the majority of back injuries experienced among nursing staff. Existing research has focused on patient-handling issues within long-term care facilities, and identifying physically demanding …
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Safe Patient Handling & No Lift Policy: Reducing The Incidence Of Work-Related Injuries Among Nursing Staff
<p><strong>Background:</strong> Patient handling is a major risk factor for work-related injuries among nurses. Inadequate and inappropriate safe patient handling practices contribute to increased work-related injuries, lost/restricted work days, and hospital costs.</p> <p><strong>Purpose: …
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Investigating the effectiveness of posture coaching and feedback during patient handling activities in a student nursing population
… kinematics and muscle activity during common patient handling activities to aid in the determination of coaching for a follow up feedback study. The second section determined the effects of a feedback intervention (combined verbal and auditory) on trunk kinematics during simulated patient …
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An exploration of movement and handling by physiotherapists in a rehabilitation setting: a motion analysis study.
… affect between 56-80% of physiotherapists, with patient handling often reported as a risk factor. Physiotherapists use therapeutic handling to aid patient rehabilitation. Therapeutic handling involves the physiotherapist "guiding, facilitating, manipulating or providing resistance" to the …
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Exploring physiotherapist movement during patient and therapeutic handling in a laboratory setting.
… largely due to the physical demands of patient and therapeutic handling. Despite mandatory manual handling training and existing ergonomic guidance, WRMSD rates remain high, particularly in neurological rehabilitation, where hands on facilitation is frequent and complex. Current manual …
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Educating Nurses on the Use of the Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool (BMAT) to Create a Culture of Safety
… injuries that occur as a result of performing patient handling tasks. Many US states have passed laws requiring hospitals to implement Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) programs as part of injury and illness prevention programs in order to reduce this risk of injury for workers. In …
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Musculoskeletal Injury amongst Illinois Hospital Workers: Incidence, Severity and Staffing, 2018-2023
… regulatory approaches have largely focused on patient-handling hazards and Registered Nurses, with limited attention to other occupational groups or staffing as a structural determinant of risk. This study examines the incidence and severity of WMSDs among Illinois hospital workers and …
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IN-SITU PATIENT WEIGHT SENSOR MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL BEDS
Accurate, regular weighing of inpatients is an important aspect of good clinical practice for both diagnostic and management purposes. Weighing immobile patients has been a persistent pain point in patient care for the past few decades as regular weight measurements of immobile patients pose major …
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A Safe Patient Mobilization Program to Reduce Care Workers’ Musculoskeletal Injuries in Acute Rehabilitation
… injuries resulting from repeated manual patient handling tasks occur in our 46-bed rehabilitation unit, at a high rate among RNs and CNAs (5.8 injuries per 100 FTE). These results represent a significant performance gap considering that our floor is fully equipped with assistive devices …
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Educating Nurses on the Use of Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool (BMAT) through E-learning/Online Education Module
… requires hospitals to implement a Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) policy as part of an injury and illness prevention program (Department of Industrial Regulations, 2016). Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool (BMAT) is the latest evidence based practice, reliable and valid tool, …
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Formulation and characterisation of novel films for buccal mucosa drug delivery for paediatric patients
… drugs via the buccal mucosa route of paediatric patients, using OME as model drug. The development focused on obtaining formulations with optimized drug loading, drug release and permeation, stability and low toxicity. Five different film forming polymers hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), …
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An investigation of musculoskeletal disorders in healthcare professionals.
… a clinical diagnosis could be given to some patients, others were categorised as having 'low-back pain' indicating the often idiopathic nature of the symptoms. Time off work was often extensive and some staff members were retired from their profession as a direct result of their disorder. …
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Assistive Intervention in the Characterization of Muscle Activity During Bed Rising and Assessment of Self-Perceived Recovery Measures for Abdominal Surgery Patients in Postoperative Care
… work task demands and reduce back stress on patient handlers. However, limited attention has been paid to the safety, comfort and dignity of the patient in postoperative care. Research on the efficacy of self-transfer aids for patients who require limited or no assistance by nursing personnel …