Introduction. It was recognized early on that an Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) approach
could be applied to Public Health (PH), including the area of Occupational Health (OH). The …

This study established the effectiveness of a workplace multifaceted intervention consisting
of participatory ergonomics, physical training, and cognitive–behavioural training (CBT) for …

Musculoskeletal injuries and symptoms are prevalent in nurses and are largely associated
with strenuous patient handling. In 2011, California enacted legislation that required acute …

Work-related musculoskeletal injuries and disorders (WMSDs) present a major problem
throughout the world. Strategies to control risks associated with WMSDs typically focus on …

Background Cervical and lumbar range of motion limitations are usually associated with
musculoskeletal pain in the neck and lower back, and are a major health problem among …

BACKGROUND: Hospital workers with physically demanding jobs are at risk for developing
recurrent LBP. There is a lack of studies evaluating multidisciplinary prevention of low back …

In geriatric care, movement support skills of nurses are often limited, resulting in
unnecessary functional decline of older adult residents and physical strain of nurses …

Assisting people with physical limitations is a regular part of many care packages, both in
hospitals and in community care. The understanding of safer techniques and a constantly …

This study examined the perceived effort, success rates and kinematics for three push
strategies in a simulated lateral patient transfer (horizontal slide). Thirteen healthy subjects …

Purpose: To explore knowledge and practice relating to patient handling among final year
occupational therapy students in the Republic of Ireland. Method: We conducted a survey of …