Impacts of Manual Handling Training and Lifting Devices on Risks of Back Pain among Nurses: An Integrative Literature Review

Background: Musculoskeletal injuries, notably lower back injuries, are major occupational health problems among nurses. These injuries occur mainly due to incorrect use of body mechanics upon handling, lifting, and transfer of patients. It is the leading cause of occupational disability and is assoc...

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Main Authors: Wael Abdullah Aljohani, Glezzeelyne Pascual Pascua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Diponegoro University 2019-12-01
Series:Nurse Media: Journal of Nursing
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Online Access:https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/medianers/article/view/26435