Int J Environ Res Public Health
October 2020
Nursing staff working in the operating room are exposed to risk factors that can cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and work-related disabilities. The use of ergonomics principles can help with the prevention of MSDs. This study aimed to examine the effect of an ergonomics educational program on MSDs among nursing staff working in the operating room.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the exercise programme on the quality of life of prostate cancer (PCa) survivors.
Methods: A randomized controlled, parallel trial was conducted from April 2017 to January 2018 on 80 PCa survivors. They were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups (n = 40 in each group).
Background: The restless legs syndrome is a sensorimotor disorder that is very common in patients on hemodialysis. Due to pharmacological treatments which have their own side effects, nowadays, studies have turned to non-pharmacological treatments.
Objectives: The present study aims to assess the effect of stretching exercises on the severity of restless legs syndrome in patients on hemodialysis.
Unlabelled: Abstract Background: Stroke survivors have residual neurological impairment, which requires long-term support and care. In this situation family involvement in care process is necessary. However, as the family caregivers of stroke survivors are not necessarily supported by the health-care professionals, and they often feel inadequately prepared to deal with the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of the stroke survivors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAbstract Background: Stroke survivors have residual neurological impairment, which requires long-term support and care. In this situation family involvement in care process is necessary. However, as the family caregivers of stroke survivors are not necessarily supported by the health-care professionals, and they often feel inadequately prepared to deal with the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of the stroke survivors.
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