The use of lifting and handling aids by hospital nurses
1999
This study investigated the availability and accessibility of lifting/handling aids in hospitals, their use by hospital nurses and the training received in their use. Handling slings were the most widely available, and found on 93% of wards. Aids were underused. No aid was used for 65.8% of manual handling activities carried out on the previous working day. Training varied considerably.
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