Ergonomics and training

Troup, J. D. G.; Rauhala, H

doi:10.1016/0020-7489(87)90025-3

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“…Concerning the topic that evaluates accessories and equipment connected to patients, a significant percentage of individuals made use of more than five accessories, which presented difficulties in transferring and moving these patients. Some authors emphasize that before starting a transfer it is important to evaluate patient conditions (Troup and Rauhala, 1987;Winkelmolen et al, 1994;Alexandre and Rogante, 2000).…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Some researchers have prepared checklists to verify how the nursing team performs patient handling tasks following a training program (Alavosius and Sulzer-Azaroff, 1985;Feldstein et al, 1990). Other studies have evaluated patient handling techniques using video recording and a rating scale (Troup and Rauhala, 1987;Videman et al, 1989). Kjellberg et al (2000) validated an observational instrument for description and assessment of work techniques used by nursing personnel in patient transfer tasks.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Validation of an instrument for patient handling assessment

Radovanovic

Alexandre

2004

Applied Ergonomics

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confidence: 98%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Validation of an instrument for patient handling assessment

Radovanovic

Alexandre

2004

Applied Ergonomics

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“…[44][45][46][47] Eight additional studies give a moderate level of support. [48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55] There are also five studies at the limited evidence level supporting this statement. 56 results is supported with moderate evidence from two studies.…”

Section: Multifactor Interventionsmentioning

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Intervention strategies to reduce musculoskeletal injuries associated with handling patients: a systematic review

2003

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Aims: To report, analyse, and discuss the results of a systematic review looking at intervention strategies to reduce the risk factors associated with patient handling activities. Methods: A search strategy was devised to seek out research between 1960 and 2001. Inclusion/ exclusion criteria limited the entry of papers into the review process. A checklist was selected and modified to include a wide range of study designs. Inter-rater reliability was established between six reviewers before the main review process commenced. Each paper was read by two reviewers and given a quality rating score, with any conflicts being resolved by a third reviewer. Papers were grouped by category: multifactor, single factor, and technique training based interventions. Results: A total of 2796 papers were found, of which 880 were appraised. Sixty three papers relating to interventions are reported in this paper. The results are reported as summary statements with the associated evidence level (strong, moderate, limited, or poor). Conclusion: There is strong evidence that interventions predominantly based on technique training have no impact on working practices or injury rates. Multifactor interventions, based on a risk assessment programme, are most likely to be successful in reducing risk factors related to patient handling activities. The seven most commonly used strategies are identified and it is suggested that these could be used to form the basis of a generic intervention programme, with additional local priorities identified through the risk assessment process.

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“…Currently, ergonomic training programs aimed at education and involvement of employees in the recognition, reporting, analysis, and resolution of ergonomics problems are increasingly being called upon as a strategy to reduce illness and injury in the workplace [King, 1995]. The beneficial effect of ergonomics training on the prevention of work-related MSDs is well documented [Troup and Rauhala, 1987;Parenmark et al, 1988;Videman et al, 1989;Garg and Owen, 1992;King et al, 1997;Lewis et al, 2001;Nussbaum and Torres, 2001]. Training is especially effective for novices without previous work experience.…”

Section: Apprentice Trainingmentioning

confidence: 99%