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A MMPz risk assessment was performed in a hospital in Florence, by calculating the MAPO index and the perceived effort through Borg's CR10 scale. The assessments carried out in 12 departments revealed that 5 had an unacceptable risk level, 5 had a slight-to-medium risk level, and 2 had a slight risk level.To establish which factor, if eliminated, would most reduce the risk, a new MAPO index was calculated, considering each time a different factor to be eliminated.Lifting devices and worker training are the factors that most reduce risk. Another factor influencing a situation of risk is the ratio between the number of non-self sufficient patients and the number of operators assigned to their care. In fact, in an ideal situation where all other factors are excellent, risk would arise when NC/OP+PC/OP7.16, which is when more than 7.16 non-self sufficient patients are assigned to each operator every day. Such a ratio has never been observed in any of the departments.The risk levels found agree with those reported in the literature and are the result of a lack of training, organization and resources. Subjective perception via Borg's scale is a good rating of risk level, when not the aids available are considered but their actual use. |
