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21 February 2022
Vol. 44 No. 1 (2022)
Preventive strategies for manual handling of patients in a large hospital
[Strategie preventive per la movimentazione manuale dei pazienti in una grande azienda ospedaliera]
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Patient manual handling (MHP) and an increase in the average age of the healthcare workforce increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and diseases, leading to sickness absence. Targeted interventions, supported by management, have been proven effective for workplace safety and can lead to improved quality of care.
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Preventive strategies for manual handling of patients in a large hospital: [Strategie preventive per la movimentazione manuale dei pazienti in una grande azienda ospedaliera]. (2022). Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia, 44(1), 77-83. https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.594
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