Individual and organizational factors associated with injury history and patient handling behaviors: Results from a nationwide survey of healthcare workers.
Appl Ergon
; 118: 104251, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
With proper compliance, safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) programs reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). To better understand individual, environmental, and organizational factors associated with both the adoption of SPHM and prevalence of MSDs, a nationwide online survey was administered. 973 healthcare workers (HCWs) completed the survey, for which 59.6% reported past work-related MSDs or pain. Among those with pain or injury, 33.3% changed roles, 79.7% worked while injured, and only 30.9% reported workers' compensation claims. Less than half of HCWs agreed that SPHM equipment is readily available, and most considered manually handling patients weighing over 91 kg acceptable. Equipment availability, ceiling lift availability, supervisor encouragement, and annual training were associated with increased use of SPHM equipment. Availability of SPHM equipment reduced the likelihood of injured nurses changing roles. Despite overall agreement that SPHM programs are beneficial, common clinical practice remains insufficient to adequately protect HCWs from risk of injury.
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Assunto principal:
Pessoal de Saúde
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Doenças Musculoesqueléticas
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Movimentação e Reposicionamento de Pacientes
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Traumatismos Ocupacionais
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Doenças Profissionais
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
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Appl Ergon
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article