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Suggestions for Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Home Healthcare Workers. Part 2: Lift and Transfer Assistance for Non-weight-bearing Home Care Patients

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Specialties Health Services
Nursing
Date 2006 May 9
PMID 16680053
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Abstract

Home healthcare (HHC) is one of the fastest-growing professions, currently employing more than 1 million workers in the United States. Unfortunately, these workers sustain an exceptionally high rate of musculoskeletal disorders. This is the second article in a two-part series providing information and suggestions for preventing overexertion that can lead to such disorders.