Special Approaches for Safe Handling of Disabled Children in the Netherlands

Knibbe, N.E.; Knibbe, Hanneke J.J.; Crist, John T.

doi:10.1002/j.2048-7940.2008.tb00188.x

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“…The actual use of ergonomic devices in this study may, therefore, be higher than in a random sample of nursing homes and hospitals. However, information from national surveys in 2008 showed that 85% of nursing homes have employed ergocoaches on wards 26. Information from national surveys among hospitals in 2005 showed that ergocoaches were present in 56% of the hospitals, having increased from less than 10% in 2001 17.…”

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“…However, information from national surveys in 2008 showed that 85% of nursing homes have employed ergocoaches on wards. 26 Information from national surveys among hospitals in 2005 showed that ergocoaches were present in 56% of the hospitals, having increased from less than 10% in 2001. 17 This suggests that the results of this study correctly reflect the situation in Dutch nursing homes and hospitals.…”

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Individual and organisational determinants of use of ergonomic devices in healthcare

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ObjectiveThis study aims to identify individual and organisational determinants associated with the use of ergonomic devices during patient handling activities.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was carried out in 19 nursing homes and 19 hospitals. The use of ergonomic devices was assessed through real-time observations in the workplace. Individual barriers to ergonomic device use were identified by structured interviews with nurses and organisational barriers were identified using questionnaires completed by supervisors and managers. Multivariate logistic analysis with generalised estimating equations for repeated measurement was used to estimate determinants of ergonomic device use.Results247 nurses performed 670 patient handling activities that required the use of an ergonomic device. Ergonomic devices were used 68% of the times they were deemed necessary in nursing homes and 59% in hospitals. Determinants of lifting device use were nurses' motivation (OR 1.96), the presence of back complaints in the past 12 months (OR 1.77) and the inclusion in care protocols of strict guidance on the required use of ergonomic devices (OR 2.49). The organisational factors convenience and easily accessible, management support and supportive management climate were associated with these determinants. No associations were found with other ergonomic devices.ConclusionsThe use of lifting devices was higher in nursing homes than in hospitals. Individual and organisational factors seem to play a substantial role in the successful implementation of lifting devices in healthcare.

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Individual and organisational determinants of use of ergonomic devices in healthcare

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“…A thin layer of wood was sliced off from each core using a core microtome [ 28 ] to highlight the tree-rings and allow for the inspection of reaction wood and other abnormal properties. Ring widths were measured to the nearest 0.01 mm using the TimeTable measuring device interfaced with PAST4 software [ 29 ] and an Olympus SZ51 stereomicroscope. Individual tree-ring series were visually cross-dated using the pattern of wide and narrow rings [ 30 ] and verified using the PAST4 [ 29 ].…”

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“…Ring widths were measured to the nearest 0.01 mm using the TimeTable measuring device interfaced with PAST4 software [ 29 ] and an Olympus SZ51 stereomicroscope. Individual tree-ring series were visually cross-dated using the pattern of wide and narrow rings [ 30 ] and verified using the PAST4 [ 29 ].…”

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Detecting Coppice Legacies from Tree Growth

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In coppice-with-standards, once a common type of management in Central European lowland forests, selected trees (standards) were left to grow mature among the regularly harvested coppice stools to obtain construction wood. After the underwood was harvested, the forest canopy opened rapidly, giving standard trees an opportunity to benefit from reduced competition. Although this silvicultural system virtually disappeared after WWII, historical management cycles can still be traced in the tree-rings of remaining standards. Our research aims at answering the question whether tree-ring series of standard trees can be used to reconstruct past management practices. The study was carried out on 117 oak standard trees from five sites situated in formerly coppiced calcareous oak-hornbeam and acidophilous oak forests in the Bohemian Karst Protected Landscape Area, Czech Republic. The evaluation was based on the analysis of growth releases representing the response of the standards to coppicing events, and comparison to the archival records of coppice events. Our results showed that coppicing events can be successfully detected by tree-ring analysis, although there are some limitations. Altogether 241 releases were identified (49% of major releases). Large number of releases could be related to historical records, with the major ones giving better results. The overall probability of correct detection (positive predictive power) was 58%, ranging from 50 to 67%, probability for major releases was 78%, ranging from 63 to 100% for different sites. The ability of individual trees to mirror past coppice events was significantly affected by competition from neighboring trees (their number and the sum of distance-weighted basal areas). A dendro-ecological approach to the study of forest management history can serve as an input for current attempts of coppice reintroduction and for conservation purposes.

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“…Patient handling tasks are repetitious in nature and require bending, twisting, and flexing in awkward positions (Collins et al., ; Knibbe, Knibbe, & Crist, ). Current evidence suggests that these repetitious movements exert more strain on muscles and the spine than a static load; therefore, the NIOSH recommended guideline of 35 pounds is in question because it based on a static load while nursing activities are dynamic in nature.…”

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Prevention of Work‐related Musculoskeletal Injuries in Rehabilitation Nursing

Bhimani

2016

Rehabilitation Nursing

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Purpose: Work-related musculoskeletal injuries remain a concern for the nursing profession. The purpose of this study was to reduce work-related musculoskeletal nursing injuries by 10% on the rehabilitation unit in a Midwestern hospital. Design: Using a quality improvement and evidence-based practice lens, one group time-series design was employed. Methods: Shift reports, interdisciplinary collaboration, self-study educational packets, and journal club sessions were implemented. Findings: Results, although not statistically significant, indicated over a 50% reduction in work-related musculoskeletal nursing injuries. Self-engagement and the Hawthorne effect are thought to have contributed to this decline in injury rates. Conclusions: A cost-benefit analysis indicates an estimated savings of $90,000 over 4 months. A yearly practice-based education program and improvement in electronic health records is advocated to sustain this decrease in nursing injury rates. Clinical Relevance: Context-specific interventions, communication, algorithm approach to patient transfers, and research knowledge are needed to decrease rehabilitation work-related musculoskeletal nursing injuries.

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Special Approaches for Safe Handling of Disabled Children in the Netherlands

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Individual and organisational determinants of use of ergonomic devices in healthcare

Individual and organisational determinants of use of ergonomic devices in healthcare

Detecting Coppice Legacies from Tree Growth

Prevention of Work‐related Musculoskeletal Injuries in Rehabilitation Nursing

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