Vertebral column trauma caused by occupational accidents involving members of the nursing team

Authors

  • Elisandra de Oliveira Parada Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas
  • Neusa Maria Costa Alexandre Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas
  • Maria Cecília Cardoso Benatti Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692002000100010

Keywords:

vertebral column, occupational accident, ergonomics

Abstract

All occupational accidents (CAT) reported at a University hospital, from January 1990 to December 1997, were analyzed and the characteristics of the vertebral column trauma caused by the occupational accidents involving members of the nursing team were investigated. During this period, 531 accidents were reported and 37 (7%) of these were typical vertebral column traumas. These results suggested that the number of accidents reported were below actual estimates and that the nursing auxiliaries were the most affected. The accidents were mainly caused by falls and during the transport or transfer of patients and equipments.

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Published

2002-01-01

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2002)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Vertebral column trauma caused by occupational accidents involving members of the nursing team. (2002). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 10(1), 64-69. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692002000100010