| Evidence-Based Patient Handling: Techniques and Equipment Contributor(s): Alexander, Pat (Author), Crumpton, Emma (Author), Fletcher, Brian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415246326 ISBN-13: 9780415246323 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $40.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2002 Annotation: Providing care and treatment for patients usually requires moving and handling activities, associated with high rates of back injuries for nursing staff. Over the last 20 years a number of guidelines have been published based on professional consensus. Evidence-Based Patient Handling tackles the challenge of producing an evidence base to support clinical practice and is presented in three sections: tasks, equipment and interventions. This book challenges previously held opinions about moving and handling and provides the foundation for future practice. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Diseases - Social Science | Social Work - Medical | Nursing - Nurse & Patient |
| Dewey: 616 |
| LCCN: 2002068227 |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.86" W x 9.86" (0.94 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Providing care and treatment for patients usually requires moving and handling activities associated with high rates of back injuries. The personal and financial cost of back pain and injuries to health staff means there is an urgent need to improve practice in this area. Over the past twenty years a number of guidelines have been published, however, these have been based on professional consensus rather than evidence. Evidence-Based Patient Handling tackles the challenge of producing an evidence base to support clinical practice and covers tasks, equipment and interventions. This book questions previously held opinions about moving and handling and provides the foundation for future practice. |