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Designing a stair chair as a multi-dimensional system to address musculoskeletal disorders in emergency medical technicians

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Introduction: Paramedics are the first responders in the pre-hospital response chain in Québec (Canada). They play an essential role within the community. However, they are affected by musculoskeletal disorders, and one of the activities posing the greatest risk is moving patients up and down stairs [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

Source: German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)

DOI: 10.3205/25premus143

Authors: Nieto, Jennifer, Calvet, Benedicte, Gonella, Maud, Prairie, Jérôme, Blanchette, Méliane, Campeau-Lecours, Alexandre, Tondoux, Aurélie, Feillou, Isabelle, Corbeil, Philippe

Institutions: Université Laval, Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail

Language: English

Topic: Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7080765162

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