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Patient Handling

Patient Handling is a specialized method within healthcare ergonomics and manual material handling that involves the systematic techniques and assistive technologies used to move, position, or transfer patients in clinical settings, distinguished by its focus on minimizing physical strain on healthcare workers and ensuring patient safety and dignity.

275

Publications

11.5K

Citations

855

Authors

377

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

54

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Publications

275

Assessment of Handling of Inhaler Devices in Real Life: An Observational Study in 3811 Patients in Primary Care

Mathiéu Molimard, Chantal Rahérison, S. Lignot et al. · Journal of Aerosol Medicine · 2003 · 398 citations

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A comprehensive analysis of low-back disorder risk and spinal loading during the transferring and repositioning of patients using different techniques

William S. Marras, Kermit G. Davis, Bryan Kirking et al. · Ergonomics · 1999 · 387 citations

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Effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Curriculum Module in Nursing Schools Targeting Safe Patient Handling and Movement

Audrey Nelson, Thomas Waters, Nancy N. Menzel et al. · International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship · 2007 · 247 citations

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A study of work stress, patient handling activities and the risk of low back pain among nurses in Hong Kong

Yin Bing Yip · Journal of Advanced Nursing · 2001 · 235 citations · Full text

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Back pain in the nursing profession I. Epidemiology and pilot methodology

D Stubbs, Peter Buckle, M. P. HUDSON et al. · Ergonomics · 1983 · 225 citations

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Authors

855

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    Audrey Nelson

    James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, United States

    12 publications · 856 citations

    12

    h-index

  2. GP
    Gail Powell‐Cope

    James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, United States

    6 publications · 376 citations

    6

    h-index

  3. SH
    Sue Hignett

    Loughborough University, United Kingdom

    5 publications · 129 citations

    5

    h-index

  4. DR
    Deborah Rugs

    James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, United States

    5 publications · 129 citations

    5

    h-index

  5. SL
    Soo‐Jeong Lee

    University of California, San Francisco, United States

    5 publications · 221 citations

    5

    h-index

1–5 of 855

Institutions

377

  1. James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital

    Tampa, United States

    10 h-index

    26 publications

    1.2K citations

  2. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

    Washington D.C., United States

    10 h-index

    26 publications

    1.6K citations

  3. The Ohio State University

    Columbus, United States

    7 h-index

    13 publications

    959 citations

  4. University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, United States

    6 h-index

    15 publications

    606 citations

  5. Hillrom (United States)

    Batesville, United States

    5 h-index

    9 publications

    233 citations

  6. Unity Health System

    Rochester, United States

    4 h-index

    7 publications

    372 citations

  7. National Institute of Occupational Health

    Oslo, Norway

    4 h-index

    7 publications

    276 citations

  8. Duke University

    Durham, United States

    4 h-index

    10 publications

    309 citations

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Venues

  1. PubMed

    Repository · 19 publications · 509 citations

    13

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  2. Ergonomics

    12 publications · 1.6K citations

    12

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  3. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

    11 publications · 320 citations

    11

    h-index

  4. Applied Ergonomics

    10 publications · 434 citations

    10

    h-index

  5. American Journal of Industrial Medicine

    7 publications · 358 citations

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