Theoretical foundations of body mechanics in the mobilization of patients in the field of nursing

Journal Title: Más Vita - Year 2020, Vol 2, Issue 1

Abstract

There is an important conglomerate of theoretical foundation, which in its speech supports the importance of body mechanics in medicine as a complete activity; because its correct application guarantees good health. Objective: Describe the theoretical foundations of body mechanics in the mobilization of patients in the field of Nursing. Methodology: Documentary, descriptive. Results: Several studies show that musculoskeletal injuries in nursing staff, in a high percentage, are due to improper application of body mechanics during patient mobilization. Conclusion: The bibliography consulted reveals that in the nursing field the subject of body mechanics in the mobilization of patients, before, during or after the execution of procedures is unknown, which is the cause of musculoskeletal injuries in nursing staff. Recommendation: It is a duty for the nursing staff to apply body mechanics in all the actions they perform in practice with themselves and also with the patient, taking full advantage of the energy it provides, the well-being it offers to both and the prevention it brings before possible musculoskeletal injuries

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Jefferson Zanzzi Pérez

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Jefferson Zanzzi Pérez (2020). Theoretical foundations of body mechanics in the mobilization of patients in the field of nursing. Más Vita, 2(1), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-708180