Key result
Perioperative manual handling problems are linked to compromised patient safety, nurse injuries, and increased litigation risks.
Why the study?
Manual handling problems in the perioperative environment significantly impact patient safety, nurse injury risk, and institutional liability, necessitating focused exploration.
Design
Exploratory article on manual handling issues in perioperative environment
Authors
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May warrant ergonomic interventions in perioperative settings; leaves open optimal strategies pending higher-level evidence.
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Paul Wicker (2000) studied this question. Manual handling problems in the perioperative environment negatively impact patient safety, cause nurse injuries, and increase hospital litigation risks.
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