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The Carer Knowledge Exchange Research Library is a collection of recent Australian publications and other resources that contain reliable research about family and friend carers. It is constantly being added to, and you can suggest research to be included.

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Carer health and wellbeing

Physical health

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24.5.2022

Download Publication Caregivers Chronic illness Education Health

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Exploring manual handling practices by informal carers

8.7.2016

  • Author's Names

    Kate Thomas , Carole James , Timothy Broady

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    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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