Manual handling: the challenges of different care environments

Jacqueline Johnstone

doi:10.12968/bjon.2020.29.6.358

Manual handling: the challenges of different care environments

Jacqueline Johnstone

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Abstract

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) continue to be a problem in the health and social care setting, despite staff receiving mandatory manual handling training for many decades. The author discusses WRMSDs, with a focus on various nursing roles. The principle of manual handling as solely ‘person moving’ or ‘transferring’ is challenged because a range of activities can cause musculoskeletal problems. The legislation and regulations are explored in relation to practice. The benefits of introducing a specific risk-assessment tool designed for nurses working in neonatal wards is discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	358-363
Number of pages	6
Journal	British Journal of Nursing
Volume	29
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2020.29.6.358
Publication status	Published - 26 Mar 2020
Externally published	Yes

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General Nursing

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