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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedHignett S, Wolf L, Taylor E
Firefighting to innovation: using human factors and ergonomics to tackle slip, trip, and fall risks in hospitals.
The aim of this study was to use a theoretical model (bench) for human factors and ergonomics (HFE) and a comparison with occupational slips, trips, and falls (STFs) risk management to discuss patient STF interventions (bedside). : Three case studies are used to discuss how HFE has been, or could be, applied to STF risk management.
AHRQ-funded; HS021824.
Citation: Hignett S, Wolf L, Taylor E .
Firefighting to innovation: using human factors and ergonomics to tackle slip, trip, and fall risks in hospitals.
Hum Factors 2015 Nov;57(7):1195-207. doi: 10.1177/0018720815593642.
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Keywords: Patient Safety, Risk, Falls, Hospitals