title: Suggestions for preventing musculoskeletal disorders in home healthcare workers. Part 2: lift and transfer assistance for non-weight-bearing home care patients.
abstract: Home healthcare (HHC) is one of the fastest-growing professions, currently employing more than 1 million workers in the United States. Unfortunately, these workers sustain an exceptionally high rate of musculoskeletal disorders. This is the second article in a two-part series providing information and suggestions for preventing overexertion that can lead to such disorders.
authors: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA. kparsons@cdc.gov
authors: Kelley S
authors: KS
authors: Parsons
authors: Traci L
authors: TL
authors: Galinsky
authors: Thomas
authors: T
authors: Waters