Application of MAPO (movement and assistance of hospitalized patients) method in hospitals and nursing homes: 20 years of experience and evolution - part 1.

This article illustrates the evolution of the MAPO method for quantifying the risk of musculoskeletal disorders associated with patient handling.The main factors that have influenced MAPO risk determinants include the rising number of disabled patients (D), growing understaffing, and the increased availability of equipment and training.Hospital wards and especially nursing homes have been provided with lifting equipment since 2008; however, 73.

[Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in subjects not exposed to biomechanical overload].

Unlabelled: «Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in subjects not exposed to biomechanical overload».

Background:: Data on the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in groups of unexposed subjects may serve for comparison in studies on risk/damage in groups of exposed subjects and for the planning of preventive interventions.

Objectives:: To assess the musculoskeletal health status in a group of working subjects not exposed to biomechanical overload.