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Exploring manual handling practices by informal carers

Published Date: 8.7.2016

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Physical health

Chronic illness Education Health Caregivers Peer-reviewed journal article

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Physical health

View Publication Chronic illness Education Health Caregivers Peer-reviewed journal article

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

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Exploring manual handling practices by informal carers

Published Date: 8.7.2016

  • Author/ Authors

    Kate Thomas, Carole James, Timothy Broady

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Thomas, K., Broady, T., & James, C. (2016). Exploring manual handling practices by informal carers. International journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 23 (7), 305-313. https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2016.23.7.305

Long Summary

This research report reviews the experience of carers who provide manual handling for the person they care for. Findings include that carers would benefit from more education on safe manual handling techniques to reduce injuries. Carers also require financial assistance and health professional support to acquire and safely use appropriate equipment.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Clarifies the importance of education and support for safe manual handling
  • Reports the benefits of manual handling equipment when paired with education
  • Promotes seeking health professional support for financing and selecting appropriate equipment

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Provides insight into the experience of daily manual handling with and without appropriate equipment
  • Reflects the benefit of health professional advice and support for financing and selecting manual handling equipment
  • Presents the importance of integrating carer manual handling education into service provision for people receiving care

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