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Determining Risks and Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Workplace Unit
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
Minor
none
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Marcia Hobbs
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Though training and vast information are provided in attempts to prevent musculoskeletal injuries in the healthcare workplace, there is still a high rate of injuries taking place. This study aims to understand the causative factors for frequent occurrences of injuries in the nursing and hospital unit and provide feedback on reducing the incidences.
Location
Large Ballroom, Curris Center, Murray State University
Start Date
November 2016
End Date
November 2016
Affiliations
Nursing
Determining Risks and Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Workplace Unit
Large Ballroom, Curris Center, Murray State University
Though training and vast information are provided in attempts to prevent musculoskeletal injuries in the healthcare workplace, there is still a high rate of injuries taking place. This study aims to understand the causative factors for frequent occurrences of injuries in the nursing and hospital unit and provide feedback on reducing the incidences.