[Moving and lifting patients: postural and ergonomic aspects].
The most dangerous and difficult tasks faced by health workers are those procedures involved with lifting and moving patients. Therefore, training and recycling programs in lifting procedures are a compulsory part of programs for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in schools and health institutions. The present study presents basic and innovative orientation with an ergonomic approach regarding these procedures, together with the use of devices.
Alexandre
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Departamento de Enfermagem-Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, UNICAMP.
Rogante
M M
MM
D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care; D011187:Posture; D014187:Transportation of Patients