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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-11-2014
Spine risk factors: assessment and implementation of therapeutic measures
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 1997;50(3):391-406
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ORIGINAL ARTICLESpine risk factors: assessment and implementation of therapeutic measures
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 1997;50(3):391-406
DOI 10.1590/S0034-71671997000300008
Views4See moreThe present work aimed at studying risk factor that affect people with backpain, identifying them and implementing an intervention proposal of a health education program based on self-care teaching, existential humanist philosophical projects and stress equalization approach line. skeletal-muscle reintegration activities, basic techniques on stress equalization and massage. It has been developed for a population of 42 (forty-two) clients. Two instruments which integrate nursing consultation protocol have been used in data collection. The results showed the existence of associated risk factors which are changeable according to health education programs. The assessment process has contributed for therapeutic measures focus, using non-conventional care methods for this approach providing an improvement to these clients life quality.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-24-2014
Educatiomal proposal focused on ergonomics as prevention tool against musculuskeletal injuries for nursing staff
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 1998;51(4):629-642
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEEducatiomal proposal focused on ergonomics as prevention tool against musculuskeletal injuries for nursing staff
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 1998;51(4):629-642
DOI 10.1590/S0034-71671998000400008
Views14See moreNursing staff is subject to lesions in the back due to ergonomic factors and inadequate posture. A specific educational proposal for nursing personnel was elaborated with the objective of helping to reduce these lesions. This study presents the development and topics of this educational strategy that was constructed from an analysis of the work environment and of the activities engaged in by this personnel. Themes relative to the anatomy and biomechanics of the vertebral column were presented, as well as general posture orientations, specific ergonomic aspects of nursing tasks and considerations about the movement and transportation of patients.


