title: Use of evidence for prevention of work-related musculoskeletal injuries.
abstract: Work-related injuries among nurses are a complex and costly problem. To thoughtfully approach this issue, one medical center developed a set of injury-reduction strategies and related tools based on a review of research literature and locally obtained evidence. This article describes the evidence-based approach to prevention of work-related musculoskeletal injuries. It also covers research-based observations about prevention strategies; provides a description of selected interventions, such as a patient handling guide; and includes sample tools that enable collection of meaningful data about local patient handling practices.
authors.affiliation: Elliott Hospital, USA.
authors.forename: Cheryl B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Stetler
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Burns
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sander-Buscemi
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Morsi
authors.forename: Eileen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Grunwald
mesh_terms: D006804:Ergonomics; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D017770:Lifting; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D012307:Risk Factors