This study identified frequently reported musculoskeletal, skin and respiratory symptoms in hairdressers. This points to a need to develop training that not only deals with risk assessment but also informs hairdressers about the health risks of their work.
This study demonstrated a higher prevalence of a range of musculoskeletal problems and respiratory symptoms reported by nail technicians compared to office-based controls. An ergonomic and exposure assessment of work practices in this industry is warranted to identify the working practices associated with these symptoms, in order to inform best practice, supplement industry and regulatory guidance and develop appropriate practical work-based training.
Birmingham B9 5SSrinary catheterisation in care homes is associated with increased morbidity, hospitalisation and mortality. The authors aimed to determine whether staffing, resident underlying illness or nursing band, or use of other toileting methods were responsible for the wide variation in urinary catheterisation rates found in English care homes. The authors approached randomlyselected registered care homes in three former health districts in England. A questionnaire survey was used to determine the number of residents in each nursing care band and with different medical conditions that were catheterised, and the home's management of residents' continence. The number of residents or staffing did not influence catheterisation rate. Higher catheterisation rate homes had a lower proportion of high band nursing residents and residents with incontinence, severe physical disability and dementia than the other homes. Only urinary retention (3 per cent of residents) was significantly more common in the higher catheterisation rate homes. There was no difference in continence care before inserting a catheter. The authors suggest that care culture and staff attitudes to catheterisation should be explored in greater depth using structured interviews or focus groups. This may allow the identification of key factors that can be targeted in order to reduce catheterisation rates and the associated morbidity.
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