Galinsky T, Waters T, Malit B, et al.
Home health care services quarterly. Date of publication 2001 Jan 1;volume 20(3):57-73.
1. Home Health Care Serv Q. 2001;20(3):57-73. doi: 10.1300/J027v20n03_04.
Overexertion injuries in home health care workers and the need for ergonomics.
Galinsky T(1), Waters T, Malit B.
Author information:
(1)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH 45226,
USA. tgalinsky@cdc.gov
Home health care workers have high rates of back injuries and other
musculoskeletal problems. This article addresses issues surrounding work-related
overexertion injuries in home health care workers, including summaries of
relevant research on workers in home settings as well as in traditional health
care settings such as hospitals and nursing homes. The main work factors
associated with these injuries are forceful exertions and awkward postures
during patient- care tasks, especially while lifting and moving patients.
Ergonomics-the design of work tasks to best accommodate natural human
capabilities-is the most promising approach for preventing injuries, and for
enhancing the comfort and safety of workers and patients.
DOI: 10.1300/J027v20n03_04
PMID: 12018686 [Indexed for MEDLINE]
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