Choi JiSun, Cramer Emily
Author Affiliations: Assistant Professor (Dr Choi), College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea; and Research Assistant Professor (Dr Cramer), University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City.
J Nurs Adm. 2016 Nov;46(11):566-573. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000406.
The aim of this study was to investigate the perceptions of RNs on the implementation of safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) programs in states with and without SPHM legislation.
Despite numerous strategies developed to reduce caregiver injuries, nurses are still experiencing work-related musculoskeletal injuries. A comprehensive SPHM program has been found to be effective in reducing patient handling injuries among nurses.
By using data from 143 480 RNs working in 321 acute care hospitals in 44 US states, RNs' perceptions on 6 key aspects of SPHM programs were compared between states with and without SPHM legislation and among 11 unit types.
Registered nurses in states with SPHM legislation are more likely to report the implementation of SPHM programs in contrast with those in comparison states. This finding was found for each of the 11 unit types.
This study provides evidence to support the positive effect of state-based efforts for legislative actions on the development and implementation of SPHM programs.
本研究旨在调查有和没有安全患者搬运与移动(SPHM)立法的州的注册护士(RN)对SPHM计划实施情况的看法。
尽管已制定了许多策略来减少护理人员的伤害,但护士仍在遭受与工作相关的肌肉骨骼损伤。已发现全面的SPHM计划可有效减少护士在搬运患者时的受伤情况。
利用来自美国44个州321家急症护理医院的143480名注册护士的数据,比较了有和没有SPHM立法的州以及11种科室类型的护士对SPHM计划6个关键方面的看法。
与对照州的护士相比,有SPHM立法的州的注册护士更有可能报告SPHM计划的实施情况。在11种科室类型中均发现了这一结果。
本研究提供了证据,支持基于州的立法行动对SPHM计划的制定和实施产生的积极影响。