Comparison of lift use, perceptions, and musculoskeletal symptoms between ceiling lifts and floor-based lifts in patient handling.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2019.102954
Abstract: Lifting equipment can reduce the risk of injury from patient handling, but limited availability and adoption have been a persistent problem. Data from statewide surveys of California nurses (N = 389) in 2013 and 2016 were analyzed… read more here.
Keywords: ceiling lifts; patient handling; musculoskeletal symptoms; use ... See more keywords