Evidence-Based Patient Handling: Techniques and Equipment
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (816 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415246318 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"good review book" according to Hani Albbad. I found this book a very good reference as a review for patients handling from evidence based prospectives.
David Alexander (BA, Oxford University) and Pat Alexander (BA, Bristol University) are the founders of Lion Publishing, where for 23 years David was director and chair and Pat was editorial director for adult, children's, and educational lists. . Together they produced the original Lion Handbook to the Bible
The book covers the evidence related to controversial techniques, patient-handling tasks, equipment used in these tasks, and interventions used to reduce injuries. I have never seen a book similar to this one. This is true evidence-based practice and some of the findings challenge established practices. Studies are summarized and well referenced.This is great book for anyone who cares what the evidence shows related to patient handling and back injuries. This is a must have book for those in risk management, employee health, and others developing patient care policy–Doody Reviews, 2003. There are many summary tables and flow charts. Nursing needs
Over the past twenty years a number of guidelines have been published, however, these have been based on professional consensus rather than evidence. Providing care and treatment for patients usually requires moving and handling activities associated with high rates of back injuries. The personal and financial cost of back pain and injuries to health staff means there is an urgent need to improve practice in this area. Evidence-Based Patient Handling tackles the challenge of producing an evidence base to support clinical practice and covers tasks, equipment and interventions. This book questions previously held opinions about moving and handling and provides the foundation for future practice.