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Implementing moving and handling in higher education

27 April 2005

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Moving and handling education for staff and students was implemented by one higher education institution and examined across its pre-registration health programmes....

Recommended procedure for bedmaking in hospital

13 February 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Bedmaking is a key nursing skill that is essential for the promotion of patient comfort, hygiene and wellbeing. Bedmaking requires technical and practical skills and...

Loaded issue

21 June 2011

Nursing Standard

Feature

The rising number of obese people in the population is providing various challenges to nurses in the acute sector.

Safe moving and handling of patients: an interprofessional approach

16 July 2014

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

A gap in the medical undergraduate curriculum on safe moving and handling of patients was identified, and a project to enhance moving and handling education for...

Moving and handling: reducing risk through assessment

01 June 2016

Nursing Standard

CPD

Manual handling injuries can occur almost anywhere in a healthcare environment, and most staff perform a variety of moving and handling tasks every day. Heavy...

How to assist patients with sit-stand transfers

Nursing Standard

evidence & practice

Rationale and key points Rationale and key points This article discusses optimal methods for assisting patients with sit-stand transfers where moving-and-handling...

An integrated practice approach to mobility care for older people

16 March 2016

Nursing Standard

CPD

Mobility is important to older people in nursing homes and residential facilities since it contributes to their health and quality of life. Many residents in such...