Evaluation of the implementation fidelity of an ergonomic training program designed to prevent back pain

Publié le 14 février 2012 • Catégorie(s) : Troubles musculo-squelettiques •

Auteur    Diane Berthelette
Auteur    Nicole Leduc
Auteur    Henriette Bilodeau
Auteur    Marie-Josée Durand
Auteur    Cheikh Faye
Résumé    The aim of this study was to evaluate the implementation fidelity of a multidimensional ergonomic program designed to prevent back pain injuries among healthcare personnel. The program, provided by peer trainers included training intended to modify patient handling and transfer behaviour, trainee follow-up, prevention activities aimed at work environment improvements and follow-up monitors training. Two hundred twenty-one peer trainers at 139 Quebec healthcare institutions participated in our study. Only 61.5% were involved in training; most of them taught safe patient handling, positioning, transfer, and preparation techniques, which are the cornerstones of the program; 72.7% were involved in prevention activities, 46.1% in follow-up activities, and 10.7% in follow-up monitors training. The study results should help organizations anticipate and prevent potential discrepancies between prescribed and implemented programs.
Publication    Applied Ergonomics
Volume    43
Numéro    1
Pages    239-245
Date    Jan 2012