title: Improving the safety of patient turning and repositioning tasks for caregivers.
abstract: Current evidence demonstrates why turning and positioning patients in bed presents a serious occupational risk of musculoskeletal disorders for caregivers. Results of the laboratory study investigating a new method of turning and positioning patients in bed are presented. The study was designed to evaluate how this new method reduced the risk of occupational musculoskeletal disorders to caregivers and may improve outcomes for patients.
authors.forename: Guy
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fragala
authors.forename: Maren
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fragala
mesh_terms: D017028:Caregivers; D006801:Humans; D055805:Moving and Lifting Patients / Q000379:methods*; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D056888:Patient Positioning; D010865:Pilot Projects