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Predictors of shoulder and back injuries in nursing home workers: A prospective study

Douglas J. Myers, Barbara Silverstein, Nancy A. Nelson

American Journal of Industrial Medicine · 2002 · 67 citations · 12 references

Abstract

These findings suggest social integration and work organization issues may be more important predictors of back and shoulder injuries in nursing assistants than reported resident characteristics as measured by the MDS.

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Communicating social support

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Factors Associated with Nursing Home Staff Turnover

Jane Banaszak‐Holl, M’lyn Hines · The Gerontologist · 1996 · 223 citations · Full text

Nursing, Health Care Delivery, Primary Care +15