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Reduction of musculoskeletal injuries in intensive care nurses using ceiling-mounted patient lifts.
Dynamics. 2006 Fall; 17(3):19-21.D

Abstract

The musculoskeletal injury (MSI) rate in the Richmond Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) increased significantly in 2000 and 2001 by 130%. As part of a quality initiative program, the problem was identified, assessed, and a plan was developed that involved the installation of ceiling-mounted patient lifts (CMPL) and the incorporation of a patient positioning sling. The evaluation process included a survey given to the ICU nursing staff prior to the implementation of the CMPL and repeated three, six, and 18 months after implementation. The survey included questions about discomfort, fatigue, and frustration levels before and after a 12-hour shift, as well as any medical interventions such as use of medications, physician visits, physiotherapy, and massage therapy for work-related issues. The use of the lifts contributed to lower scores in fatigue, pain and frustration in addition to a reduction in medical visits. The results also demonstrated a significant reduction in work-related time loss claims while promoting a positive workplace environment.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Silverwood S
Richmond Health Services, British Columbia.
Haddock M
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AbsenteeismAttitude of Health PersonnelBed RestBritish ColumbiaCritical CareEquipment DesignErgonomicsFatigueFrustrationHumansJob SatisfactionLiftingLongitudinal StudiesMusculoskeletal DiseasesNurse's RoleNursing Evaluation ResearchNursing Methodology ResearchNursing Staff, HospitalOccupational DiseasesOccupational HealthPainPostureTransportation of PatientsWorkloadWorkplace

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

17009569

Citation

Silverwood, Shirley, and Maureen Haddock. "Reduction of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Intensive Care Nurses Using Ceiling-mounted Patient Lifts." Dynamics (Pembroke, Ont.), vol. 17, no. 3, 2006, pp. 19-21.
Silverwood S, Haddock M. Reduction of musculoskeletal injuries in intensive care nurses using ceiling-mounted patient lifts. Dynamics. 2006;17(3):19-21.
Silverwood, S., & Haddock, M. (2006). Reduction of musculoskeletal injuries in intensive care nurses using ceiling-mounted patient lifts. Dynamics (Pembroke, Ont.), 17(3), 19-21.
Silverwood S, Haddock M. Reduction of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Intensive Care Nurses Using Ceiling-mounted Patient Lifts. Dynamics. 2006;17(3):19-21. PubMed PMID: 17009569.
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