<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Introduction. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading cause of work disability, sickness absence from work, and loss of productivity in healthcare across all the European Union (EU) member states. Aim. This article examines the available evidence on the economic burden of MSDs on informal carers in the UK and highlights areas of moving and handling practice. Summary. Such solutions might improve the outcomes for informal carers and their families, as well as reduce the economic costs of MSDs.</p></abstract>

Introduction. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading cause of work disability, sickness absence from work, and loss of productivity in healthcare across all the European Union (EU) member states. Aim. This article examines the available evidence on the economic burden of MSDs on informal carers in the UK and highlights areas of moving and handling practice. Summary. Such solutions might improve the outcomes for informal carers and their families, as well as reduce the economic costs of MSDs.

Moving and Handling in the Community: the Real Cost of an Informal Carer

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Introduction. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading cause of work disability, sickness absence from work, and loss of productivity in healthcare...

Moving and Handling in the Community: the Real Cost of an Informal Carer

Published Online: Sep 15, 2018

Page range: 23 - 26

Received: Apr 16, 2018

Accepted: May 17, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2018-0011

Keywords
patient handling, musculoskeletal injuries

© 2018 Jamie Wyton, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Moving and Handling in the Community: the Real Cost of an Informal Carer

Published Online: Sep 15, 2018

Page range: 23 - 26

Received: Apr 16, 2018

Accepted: May 17, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2018-0011

Keywordspatient handling, musculoskeletal injuries

© 2018 Jamie Wyton, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
patient handling, musculoskeletal injuries