| Autor: |
Ronald, Lisa A., Yassi, Analee, Spiegel, Jerry, Tate, Robert B., Tait, Don, Mozel, Michelle R. |
| Zdroj: |
AAOHN Journal; March 2002, Vol. 50 Issue: 3 p120-127, 8p |
| Abstrakt: |
The effectiveness of replacing floor lifts with mechanical ceiling lifts was evaluated in the extended care unit of a British Columbia hospital. Sixty-five ceiling lifts were installed between April and August 1998. Injury data were abstracted from injury reports for all staff musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) occurring in the unit during a 3 year period prior to installation and a 1.5 year follow up period. Descriptive statistics were calculated for injuries pre- versus post-installation. Rates were calculated as number of injuries per 100,000 worked hours. Rates for three pre- and three post-installation intervals were compared using Poisson regression. The rate of MSI caused by lifting/transferring patients was significantly reduced (58% reduction, p= .011) after installation, but rates of all MSI and MSI caused by repositioning did not statistically decline (p> .05). Further follow up is necessary to determine whether or not ceiling lifts also can be effective for decreasing injuries related to repositioning patients on this unit. |
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