Safer patient handling

Nelson, Audrey; Collins, James W.; Knibbe, Hanneke J.J.; Cookson, Ken; Castro, A. B. de; Whipple, Kevan L.

doi:10.1097/01.numa.0000262923.39562.0e

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“…Like other healthcare professions, athletic trainers experience exertional injuries due to patient handling tasks and blood and body fluid exposures due to contact with sharp instruments or patients. As such, intervention strategies developed for other health care professions including minimal manual lift training [Nelson et al, ] and appropriate sharps handling procedures and equipment [National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, ] may be utilized to reduce these types of events among athletic trainers working in clinic and hospital settings. Future research and program development is recommended in order to translate these strategies for school and athletic settings where ATs are more often employed.…”

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Work‐related illness and injury claims among nationally certified athletic trainers reported to Washington and California from 2001 to 2011

Kucera

Roos

Hootman

et al. 2016

American J Industrial Med

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Background Little is known about the work-related injury and illnesses experienced by certified athletic trainers (AT). Methods The incidence and characteristics of injury/illness claims filed in two workers’ compensation systems were described from 2001 to 2011. Yearly populations at risk were estimated from National Athletic Trainers’ Association membership statistics. Incidence rate ratios (IRR) were reported by job setting. Results Claims were predominantly for traumatic injuries and disorders (82.7%: 45.7% sprains/strains, 12.0% open wounds, 6.5% bruises) and at these body sites (back 17.2%, fingers 12.3%, and knee 9.6%) and over half were caused by body motion and overexertion (51.5%). Compared with school settings, clinic/hospital settings had modestly higher claim rates (IRR = 1.29, 95% CI: 1.06–1.52) while other settings (e.g., professional or youth sport, nursing home) had lower claim rates (IRR = 0.63, 95% CI: 0.44–0.70). Conclusions These first known estimates of work-related injuries/illnesses among a growing healthcare profession help identify occupational tasks and settings imposing injury risk for ATs.

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“…Physical therapists who transferred patients were at 2.6 times increased risk of low back musculoskeletal disorders compared to those who did not [Campo et al, ]. Education for athletic trainers should include training in safe patient handling with an emphasis on patient lifting devices and their use [Nelson et al, ,b].…”

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Work‐related illness and injury claims among nationally certified athletic trainers reported to Washington and California from 2001 to 2011

Kucera

Roos

Hootman

et al. 2016

American J Industrial Med

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“…Patient handling is considered to be a high risk situation for caregivers [20] because of the amount of weight lifted, the awkwardness of manually moving patients, and awkward postures of individuals when providing care. This indicates that there is a need for ergonomic interventions to help reduce the risk of lower back disorders in the healthcare industry [21].…”

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Safe patient handling curriculum in occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant programs: A descriptive study of school curriculum within the United States of America

Slusser

Rice

Miller

2012

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The purpose of this study was to identify safe patient handling (SPH) curricular content in accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant programs in the United States of America. A survey was emailed to 155 accredited occupational therapy and 137 accredited occupational therapy assistant programs. With a 39% response rate, most programs addressed SPH curricula by including lectures and lab-based experiences with gait belts, slide boards, and manual transfers while stressing 'safe' body mechanics. There were limited responses regarding curricular-based hands-on experience, evaluation of sit-to-stand lifts, how to safely transfer bariatric persons, and information on "no-lift" policies. While occupational therapists have a central role in teaching SPH to caregivers, it is important to enhance SPH curricula to reduce exposure to musculoskeletal risk, thereby, increasing the health and safety of the occupational therapy workforce as well those whom the profession serves.

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“…These are needed to implement safe patient-handling programs to reduce the frequency of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries in workers and patients during transfer tasks including lifts, repositioning, and movement. Nine articles focused specifically on the significance of incorporating a no-lift policy when implementing and sustaining a safe patient-handling program; [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26] six focused on introducing safe patient-handling programs to universityaffiliated hospitals and nursing programs. [27][28][29][30][31][32] Twelve studies analyzed the use of mechanical lift devices and assistive equipment during patient lift and transfer tasks.…”

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Improving transfer task practices used with air travelers with mobility impairments: A systematic literature review

Fadul

Brown

Powell‐Cope

2013

J Public Health Pol

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Manual lifting in healthcare and air transportation is a high-risk activity and a primary cause of musculoskeletal injuries for workers who are required to provide transfer assistance to people with mobility impairments. In the healthcare industry, safe patient-handling programs and policies are accepted as effective ways to prevent worker injury and to improve patient safety. We reviewed evidence-based studies and several websites for disability groups and the airline industry. Seven studies found significant improvements in musculoskeletal comfort levels and declines in musculoskeletal injuries. One study found significant improvements in every musculoskeletal group surveyed. Our review of websites revealed that there were no published research studies or policies about safe handling practices for air travelers. It is evident that passengers with mobility impairments have different expectations for assistance, not congruent with existing services offered by the airline industry.

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Safer patient handling

Cited by 28 publications

References 14 publications

Work‐related illness and injury claims among nationally certified athletic trainers reported to Washington and California from 2001 to 2011

Work‐related illness and injury claims among nationally certified athletic trainers reported to Washington and California from 2001 to 2011

Safe patient handling curriculum in occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant programs: A descriptive study of school curriculum within the United States of America

Improving transfer task practices used with air travelers with mobility impairments: A systematic literature review

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