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17303934

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-2-16
pubmed:abstractText
Musculoskeletal disorders(MSD)have been increasing recently among care workers. Since providing care workers with appropriate equipment is effective for preventing MSD, we conducted a questionnaire survey in two nursing homes and a healthcare facility for the elderly to clarify equipment usage, problems and points for improvement. A total of 81 care workers(average age 32.2 yr; 63 females, 18 males)participated in the survey. The average number of residents and the average resident's care level were 70.0 and 3.6, respectively. Wheelchair and height adjustable beds were fully available and always used in all facilities. Portable lifts, ceiling lifts and transfer boards were, however, few in all 3 facilities and the proportion of use was 14.8%, 16.0%, and 23.5%, respectively. Participants reported that it is time consuming to move residents from place to place with lifts and there is a danger of dropping a resident. Although approximately 90% of care workers had received education and training on care techniques, the workload on the low back was found to be great. Therefore, we thought that care workers must consistently use care equipment. To achieve such increased usage, we must improve the usability of the equipment.
pubmed:language
jpn
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
1341-0725
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
49
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
12-20
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
[Usage survey of care equipment in care service facilities for the elderly].
pubmed:affiliation
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Nagao, Kawasaki, Japan. iwakiri@h.jniosh.go.jp
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract