Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

New law--old habits. Study day report

A C Carrington

    The British Journal of Theatre Nursing : Natnews : the Official Journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses
    |February 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Workplace back injuries are a significant issue for nurses, causing millions of lost workdays annually. Improved training and assessment are crucial to address this ongoing occupational health problem.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Disposal of foetal remains.

    British journal of perioperative nursing : the journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses·2002
    Same author

    This is ... the UKCC.

    The British journal of theatre nursing : NATNews : the official journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses·1997
    Same author

    Conference and study day reports.

    The British journal of theatre nursing : NATNews : the official journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses·1997
    Same author

    Pensionary ponderings.

    The British journal of theatre nursing : NATNews : the official journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses·1996
    Same author

    Special focus theatre nursing. A theatre nurse by another name.

    Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)·1996
    Same author

    Professional and managerial issues in day surgery.

    The British journal of theatre nursing : NATNews : the official journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses·1996

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Nursing Practice
    • Workplace Safety

    Background:

    • A notable increase in reported back injuries among nurses has been identified.
    • These injuries result in an estimated 1.5 million lost workdays annually.
    • A 1991 Royal College of Nursing (RCN) survey highlighted persistent back injury issues.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the background of rising back injuries in nursing.
    • To identify contributing factors to these injuries.
    • To discuss the implications of the 'Work Injuries--New Law, Old Habits' study day.

    Main Methods:

    • The study's context was introduced by Phil Gray, RCN Labour Relations Director.
    • Discussion points included a 1991 RCN survey on back injuries.
    • The focus was on the rise in reported back injuries and associated factors.

    Main Results:

    • Back injury is a significant and ongoing problem for nurses.
    • A lack of adequate training, assessment, and proper care contributes to the issue.
    • The scale of the problem is indicated by 1.5 million lost workdays per year.

    Conclusions:

    • Urgent attention is needed to address the high incidence of back injuries in the nursing profession.
    • Existing practices and training related to workplace safety require re-evaluation.
    • New legislation must be effectively implemented to combat old habits contributing to these injuries.

    Related Experiment Videos