A randomized controlled trial to prevent patient lift and transfer injuries of health care workers
2001
Spine
Journal Article
Issue 16
Volume 26
Pages 1739-1746
Author(s): Yassi, A., Cooper, J. E., Tate, R. B., Gerlach, S., Muir, M., Trottier, J., Massey, K., Abushousheh, A.
Back injury to nursing staff during patient-handling tasks is a major issue in healthcare. The value of mechanical assistive devices in reducing injuries to these workers is unclear.
Added July 2014
Reducing incidence of low-back injuries reduces cost
2001
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 62
Pages 508-511
Author(s): Brophy, M.O., Achimore, L.
To reduce musculoskeletal injuries in employees and to lower the financial costs associated with them, a 525-bed county nursing home in upstate New York initiated a five-step ergonomics program and purchased mechanical lifting devices. The five steps in the program were (1) creation of a resident transfer evaluation team, (2) establishment of an accident review committee, (3) mandatory ergonomics...
Added October 2012
Making health care healthier: a prescription for change
2001
Environmental Health Perspectives
Journal Article
Author(s): Wienhold, B.
Added October 2012
Effects of computer monitor viewing angle and related factors on strain, performance, and preference outcomes
2001
Human Factors
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 43
Pages 39-55
Author(s): Sommerich, C.M., Joines, S.M.B., Psihogios, J.P.
Added October 2012
Noise pollution: a study of noise levels in the operation theatres of a general hospital during various surgical procedures
2001
Journal of the Indian Medical Association
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 99
Pages 244, 246-7
Author(s): Shankar, N., Malhotra, K.L., Ahuja, S., Tandon, O.P.
Added October 2012
Factors Influencing Satisfaction and Anticipated Turnover for Nurses in an Academic Medical Center
2001 rejected 2008 copyright
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 31
Pages 210-216
Author(s): Shader, K., Broome, M.E., Broome, C.D., West, M.E., Nash, M.
Added October 2012
Psychological stress, anxiety, depression, job satisfaction, and personality characteristics in preregistration house officers
2001
Postgraduate Medical Journal
Journal Article
Issue 904
Volume 77
Pages 109-111
Author(s): Newbury-Birch, D., Kamali, F.
Added October 2012
Job burnout
2001
Annual Review of Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Maslach, C., Schaufeli, W.B., Leiter, M.P.
Added October 2012
Well-being of intensive care nurses (WEBIC): a job analytic approach
2001
Journal Of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 36
Pages 460-470
Author(s): Le Blanc, P.M., de Jonge, J., de Rijk, A.E., Schaufeli, W.B.
Added October 2012
Influence of Occupational Exposure to Latex on the Prevalence of Sensitization and Allergy to Latex in a Swiss Hospital
2001
Dermatology
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 203
Pages 226
Author(s): Galobardes, B., Quiliquini, A.M., Roux, N., Taramarcaz, P., Schira, J.C., Bernstein, M., Morabia, A., Hauser, C.
Added October 2012
Designing and delivering neonatal care in single rooms
2001
Journal of Perinatal Neonatal Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 68-83
Author(s): Brown, P., Taquino, L.T.
Added October 2012
Biocorrosion of copper in potable water
2001
Journal American Water Works Association
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 93
Pages 82-91
Author(s): Bremer, P.J., Webster, B.J., Wells, D.B.
Added October 2012
Job strain and musculoskeletal disorders of Italian nurses.
2001
Occupational Ergonomics
Generic
Issue 4
Volume 2
Pages 215
Author(s): Camerino, D., Cesana, G.C., Molteni, G., Vito, G.D., Evaristi, C., Latocca, R.
Added October 2012
Guidelines for design and construction of hospitals and health care facilities, 2001
Author(s): The American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health, The Facitilties Guidelines Institute, U.S. Department of Health and human Services
Added October 2012
