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Author  |
Tuffnell, C. |
| Title |
Giving patient lifting a lift |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
1987 |
Publication |
New Zealand Nursing Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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80 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
10-12 |
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| Abstract |
This is an action study where 298 patient lifts were observed and analysed according to environmental patient and nurse activity factors, frequency of different types of lifts were also recorded and Nursing lifting loads estimated. Findings showed lack of planning in preparation for lifts, a tendency for Nurses to perform lifts without help and lifting loads and lift types which put Nurses at increased risk of injury. Suggestions are made for giving patient lifting a lift. These require action at individual nurse and organisational levels |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 58 |
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58 |
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| Author |
Tuffnell, C. |
| Title |
Nurses' perception of causes and effects of their back injury |
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1985 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Nurse Researcher, Nelson Hospital, Nelson |
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The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the possible factors [precipitating back injury in Nurses who had injured their backs during 1985. 23 Nurses were interviewed and factors such as age, years of Nursing, circumstances of injury, why nurses thought the injury had occurred, were examined. Treatment and the effects of the injury on the Nurse were explored. Significant findings were delay in seeking medical assessment when back injury was suspected, and the changes in lifestyle and home and work habits which followed injury. Findings from this study were used to initiate an action study of Nurses lifting patients |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 78 |
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78 |
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| Author |
Tuffnell, C. |
| Title |
A survey of day stay surgery patients |
Type |
Miscellaneous |
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Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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This was an evaluative study of the Day Stay services to patients with particular regard to patient information and teaching. Data was collected via questionnaires from 143 patients who had attended Day stay. 95% of patients were satisfied with explanations about their surgery. 22% of patients wanted more information about the Day stay routine. 93& of patients said information given on discharge was adequate. After discharge home 16.9% of patients developed problems with care which are discussed with suggestions for improving Day stay service |
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NRSNZNO @ research @ 25 |
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25 |
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