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Implications of adjustable bed height during standard nursing tasks on spinal motions, perceived exertion and muscular activity
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Implications of adjustable bed height during standard nursing tasks on spinal motions, perceived exertion and muscular activity / D.E. Caboor [et al]
The propose of this study was to investigate the effects on spinal motions, muscular activity and perceived exertions when nurses had the opportunity to adjust bed height. The range of motions was not influenced by adjustment of bed height, but rather a shift of the time duration histogram was noticed in the direction of the erect, safer position
En: Ergonomics. - London and Washington. - Vol. 43, nº 10, October 2000 ; p. 1771-1780
1. Enfermeras ‌. 2. Lesiones musculares ‌. 3. Lesiones lumbares ‌. 4. Vigilancia de la salud ‌. 5. Ergonomía ‌. 6. Postura ‌. 7. Camas ‌. I. Caboor, D.E ‌. II. Title. III. Título: Ergonomics.