Workers' compensation injury claims among workers in the private ambulance services industry—Ohio, 2001–2011
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22917
Abstract: BACKGROUND Ambulance service workers frequently transfer and transport patients. These tasks involve occupational injury risks such as heavy lifting, awkward postures, and frequent motor vehicle travel. METHODS We examined Ohio workers' compensation injury claims among… read more here.
Keywords: injury claims; workers compensation; compensation injury; claims among ... See more keywords
Patient injury claims involving fractures of the distal radius
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DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2018.1427966
Abstract: Background and purpose — Optimal treatment for distal radius fractures remains controversial, with a significant number of fractures resulting in complications and long-term morbidity. We investigated patient injury claims related to distal radius fractures to… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; injury claims; distal radius; patient injury ... See more keywords
Changing Care Settings for Injuries
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DOI: 10.1177/10775587221081698
Abstract: Tracking injury rates is important for surveillance purposes but little data exist for injuries outside of emergency department visits. We assess the share and type of injuries reported in urgent care centers (UCCs) compared with… read more here.
Keywords: settings injuries; care settings; changing care; care ... See more keywords