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  • Title: Justification for a minimal lift program in critical care.
    Author: Garg A, Milholland S, Deckow-Schaefer G, Kapellusch JM.
    Journal: Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am; 2007 Jun; 19(2):187-96. PubMed ID: 17512474.
    Abstract:
    This chapter reviews literature pertaining to patient-handling tasks spanning the areas of epidemiology, biomechanics, perceived stresses, education and training programs, and introduction of mechanical patient lifting devices. All findings agree that patient handling is inherently dangerous and has been attributed to the majority of injuries incurred by nursing personnel; however, most studies have been performed in hospitals or long term care settings, but have not been specific to the area of critical care. The critical care environment poses unique challenges for nursing personnel and therefore, to ergonomists.
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