Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7515880 | International Journal of Nursing Studies | 2014 | 41 Pages |
Abstract
The use of safe patient handling equipment can pose risks for patients. This study found that organizational factors, human factors and technology factors were associated with patient adverse events. The findings have implications for how nursing professionals can implement safe patient handling programs in ways that are safe for both staff and patients.
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Authors
Christine A. Elnitsky, Jason D. Lind, Deborah Rugs, Gail Powell-Cope,