title: Reports From RNs on Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Programs in Acute Care Hospital Units.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to investigate the perceptions of RNs on the implementation of safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) programs in states with and without SPHM legislation.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Despite numerous strategies developed to reduce caregiver injuries, nurses are still experiencing work-related musculoskeletal injuries. A comprehensive SPHM program has been found to be effective in reducing patient handling injuries among nurses.
  
  
  METHODS
  By using data from 143 480 RNs working in 321 acute care hospitals in 44 US states, RNs' perceptions on 6 key aspects of SPHM programs were compared between states with and without SPHM legislation and among 11 unit types.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Registered nurses in states with SPHM legislation are more likely to report the implementation of SPHM programs in contrast with those in comparison states. This finding was found for each of the 11 unit types.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study provides evidence to support the positive effect of state-based efforts for legislative actions on the development and implementation of SPHM programs.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliations: Assistant Professor (Dr Choi), College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea; and Research Assistant Professor (Dr Cramer), University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City.
authors.forename: JiSun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cramer
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D055805:Moving and Lifting Patients / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing*; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D060051:Occupational Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D061214:Patient Safety; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States