SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2018
Do Technical Aids for Patient Handling Prevent Musculoskeletal Complaints in Health Care Workers?-A Systematic Review of Intervention Studies.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effectiveness of Participatory Ergonomic Interventions on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Sick Absenteeism, and Work Performance Among Nurses: Systematic Review.JMIR human factors · 2025Pooled it
- Adaptation strategies for nurses with musculoskeletal pain in hospital work: a systematic review.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem · 2025Pooled it
- Intervertebral Disc Disease of the Lumbar Spine in Health Personnel with Occupational Exposure to Patient Handling-A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Pooled it
- Evidence-based occupational health and safety interventions: a comprehensive overview of reviews.BMJ open · 2019Pooled it
- Development and evaluation of a new assistive device for low back load reduction in caregivers: an experimental study.Scientific reports · 2022Trial
- Burnout and Back Pain and Their Associations With Homecare Workers' Psychosocial Work Environment-A National Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Observational
- Deriving Insights From an Occupational Incident Reporting System to Enhance Understanding of Musculoskeletal Incidents Among Nurses and Midwives.Nursing open · 2025Observational
- Safe Patient Handling Musculoskeletal Injury-Prevention Smartphone App for Community Health Care Workers: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Use of patient- handling devices and coworker assistance in long-term care settings: A cross-sectional study.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2025Article
- Nurses' perspectives on the adoption of new smart technologies for patient care: focus group interviews.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Exoskeleton technology in nursing practice: assessing effectiveness, usability, and impact on nurses' quality of work life, a narrative review.BMC nursing · 2024Review
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- A systematic review of programs and interventions for reduction of sickness absence in nursing staff with work-related musculoskeletal disorders.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Review
- Can home care work be organized to promote health among the workers while maintaining productivity? An investigation into stakeholders' perspectives on organizational work redesign concepts based on the Goldilocks Work principles.BMC health services research · 2023Article
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- Stroke severity to determine musculoskeletal symptoms in family caregivers.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of Interventions to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders among District Hospital Nurses in Vietnam.BioMed research international · 2022Article
- Are resident handlings in eldercare wards associated with musculoskeletal pain and sickness absence among the workers? A prospective study based on onsite observations.Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health · 2021Article
- A biomechanical study of load carriage by two paired subjects in response to increased load mass.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Successful Use of the Hybrid Assistive Limb for Care Support to Reduce Lumbar Load in a Simulated Patient Transfer.Asian spine journal · 2021Article
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Abstract
The physical load ensuing from the repositioning and moving of patients puts health care workers at risk of musculoskeletal complaints. Technical equipment developed to aid with patient handling should reduce physical strain and workload; however, the efficacy of these aids in preventing musculoskeletal disorders and complaints is still unclear. A systematic review of controlled intervention studies was conducted to examine if the risk of musculoskeletal complaints and disorders is reduced by technical patient handling equipment. MEDLINE
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