Let the bed take the strain. An ergonomic approach to hospital bed provision
Tarling, C.; Burns, N.
Professional Nurse 9(11): 759-764
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 7972195 Document Number: 435067
1. The use of an ergonomic approach to risk assessment is advocated by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations. 2. Selection of hospital beds is a key factor in reducing the risk of injury from manual handling. 3. The use of electrically operated beds has eliminated many patient handling episodes. 4. The electrically operated beds have increased patient independence.
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