<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

Pielegniarstwo  XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century

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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

Publié en ligne: 15 sept. 2018

Pages: 23 - 26

Reçu: 16 avr. 2018

Accepté: 17 mai 2015

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

Mots clés
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

Publié en ligne: 15 sept. 2018

Pages: 23 - 26

Reçu: 16 avr. 2018

Accepté: 17 mai 2015

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

Mots cléspatient handling, musculoskeletal injuries

© 2018 Jamie Wyton, published by Sciendo

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

Mots clés
patient handling, musculoskeletal injuries