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Below are literature reviews and research studies focused on older people in residential long-term care settings.
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Collins, J.W., et al. (2004). An evaluation of a best practices musculoskeletal injury prevention program in nursing homes. Injury Prevention: Journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention. 10(4), 206-211. PDF Link
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Collins, J.W., Nelson, A., Sublet, V. (2006). Safe Lifting and Movement of Nursing Home Residents. Cincinnati, OH: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. PDF Link
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Daikoku R, Saito Y. (2008). Differences between novice and experienced caregivers in muscle activity and perceived exertion while repositioning bedridden patients. Journal of Physiological Anthropology. 27(6), 333-339. PDF Link
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DuBose, J., Donahue, T. (2006 December). Taking the pain out of patient handling. American Nurse Today. PDF Link
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Edlich RF, et al. (2004). Prevention of disabling back injuries in nurses by the use of mechanical patient lift systems. Journal of long-term effects of medical implants. 14(6), 521-33. PDF Link
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Feng CK, Chen ML, Mao IF. (2007). Prevalence of and risk factors for different measures of low back pain among female nursing aides in Taiwanese nursing homes. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 8(), 52--EOA (9 pp.). PDF Link
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Gonzalez, C.M., et al. (2009). Recommendations for turning patients with orthopaedic impairments. Orthopaedic Nursing / National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses. 28(2 Suppl), S9-S12.
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Morgan C, et al. (2008). Enhanced toileting program decreases incontinence in long term care. Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. 34(4), 206-8. PDF Link
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Nelson A. (2006). Safe patient handling and movement : a guide for nurses and other health care providers. New York, NY: Springer Pub. Co.. Buy from Amazon
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Nelson, A., Motacki, K., Menzel, N.N. (2006). The illustrated guide to safe patient handling and movement. New York, NY: Springer Pub. Buy from Amazon
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Nelson, A.L., et al. (2007). Safer patient handling. Nursing Management. 38(3), 26-32.
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SEIU Education and Support Fund. (2008). BACK FACTS: A training workbook to prevent back injuries in nursing homes. [electronic resource]. Occupational Safety & Health Administration, United States Department of Labor.
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US Food and Drug Administration. (2009). Learn if a medical device has been cleared by FDA for marketing. Author.
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Waters TR, et al. (2009). Safe Patient Handling Training for Schools of Nursing: Curricular Materials. Cincinnati, OH: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. PDF Link
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2009). Practice Hospital Bed Safety. PDF Link
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2010). Hospital Beds. U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Chang HJ, et al. (2010). JAMA patient page. Falls and older adults
. JAMA: journal of the American Medical Association. 303(3), 288. PDF Link
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Arva J, et al. (2005). RESNA Position on the Application of Seat-Elevating Devices for Wheelchair Users. RESNA’s Special Interest Group in Seating and Wheeled Mobility (SIG-09). PDF Link
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