Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Senior Farmers Safety and Health Considerations

被引：14

作者：

Tonelli, Shalome ^{[1
]}

Culp, Kennith ^{[1
]}

Donham, Kelley ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Iowa, Coll Nursing, Iowa City, IA 52242 USA

[2] Univ Iowa, Coll Publ Hlth, Iowa City, IA 52242 USA

来源：

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY | 2014年 / 62卷 / 08期

关键词：

OLDER FARMERS; RISK-FACTORS; SYMPTOMS; INJURIES; PAIN;

D O I：

10.3928/21650799-20140708-04

中图分类号：

R47 [护理学];

学科分类号：

1011 ;

摘要：

Aging farmers are at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders due to occupational exposures. The development of musculoskeletal conditions can increase older farmers' risk for additional injuries because many older farmers continue to work past typical retirement age. Occupational health nurses with agricultural expertise can assist farmers by evaluating their health and safety needs. Possible interventions include ergonomic improvements in farm equipment, safety improvements in the farm environment, and referrals to programs that assist older farmers in modifying their farms to improve safety.

引用

页码：333 / 341

页数：9

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