Have we created an alternative MSD risk from a reliance on hoisting solutions? An academic review of patient handling research

摘要

Many hospitals employ systems and personnel to reduce the effects of patient handling activities. Research has found limited evidence for the benefits of patient handling interventions and poor levels of evidence for the reduction of work-related MSDs in the healthcare setting. Historically the reduction of IVtSDs has been the primary purpose of patient handling interventions but other benefits have been identified. This paper describes the range of outcomes that have been identified in published research. Describes the type of intervention strategy that gives best results and suggests that hospitals and healthcare providers need to consider appropriate audit systems to collect suitable data to prove the success of their management systems.