| Changes in functional independence measure ratings associated with a safe patient handling and movement program. | |
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PMID: 21721394 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Safe patient handling and movement (SPHM) programs are effective in reducing healthcare worker injuries. However, the perception among rehabilitation personnel that SPHM equipment promotes patient dependence and adversely affects functional outcomes is one barrier to implementing successful programs. This barrier is particularly evident in acute inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where functional independence is the primary goal. The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate this perception. Functional Independence Measure (FIM) ratings were collected from 94 patients with a diagnosis of stroke. Forty-seven patients were admitted 1 year prior to implementation of the SPHM program (Group 1), and 47 were admitted to the facility over a period of 1 year (Group 2) 18 months after program implementation. Group 2 obtained equal or better discharge mobility FIM ratings than Group 1, who received care without the SPHM equipment. This study suggests that SPHM programs do not impede functional outcomes in stroke patients. |
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Margaret Arnold; Stephanie Radawiec; Marc Campo; Laurette R Wright |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Volume: 36 ISSN: 0278-4807 ISO Abbreviation: Rehabil Nurs Publication Date: 2011 Jul-Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-07-04 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8104825 Medline TA: Rehabil Nurs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 138-44 Citation Subset: N |
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Bay Regional Medical Center, Bay City, MI, USA. margaret.arnold@bhsnet.org |
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