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Mechanical work and energy transfers while turning patients in bed

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Title: Mechanical work and energy transfers while turning patients in bed / Micheline Gagnon... [et al.]
Notes: Sumario: The objective of the study was to examine the total mechanical work produced, both the internal work done by the segments to move through the motion patterns and the external work required to move the patient transfer. The task of pulling and turning a patient in bed using a piqué has been identified as potentially risky for female nursing aides and evaluated in terms of its loads on the spineRelated records: En: Ergonomics. - London [etc.]. - Vol. 30, nº 11, November 1987 ; p. 1515-1530Materia / lugar / evento: Ergonomía Biomecánica Fuerza muscular Columna vertebral Condiciones de trabajo Personal sanitario Enfermos Energía Otros autores: Gagnon, Micheline
Secondary titles: Título: Ergonomics
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