Ergonomics Programs In Kentucky's Nursing Homes

<p>This study sought to determine how many nursing homes had implemented ergonomics programs, and how closely these programs followed the NIOSH/OSHA model. It also sought to investigate relationships that might exist between ergonomics programs and MSD rates occurring among direct care workers engaged in moving and physically assisting residents. Findings suggest a high percentage of Kentucky"s nursing homes have ergonomics programs in place for their direct care workers, and that these programs appear to follow the model. In addition, findings indicate a significant relationship between ergonomics programs and MSD rates. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Doctoral's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Grantor dc:publisher

Eastern Kentucky University

Year

2017

Author dc:creator

• Stumbo, David

• direct care worker
• ergonomics
• nurse aide
• nursing home
• occupational injuries and illnesses
• Nursing

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2017 David Stumbo

Repository record dc:identifier

https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/468

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:encompass.eku.edu:etd-1466