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7 pages in length. According to Haddon's Matrix, injuries are caused by a combination circumstances and pre-existing conditions, also termed a chain of events. By employing the matrix as a means by which to identify causative factors for a local injury problem, the student will readily understand how this particular method is quite effective as a conceptual framework by way of Haddon's three phases: pre-event, event and post-event in conjunction with the three factors of human, vehicle (product) and environmental. The writer applies Haddon's Matrix to nursing injuries. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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means by which to identify causative factors for a local injury problem, the student will readily understand how this particular method is quite effective as a conceptual framework by way
of Haddons three phases: pre-event, event and post-event in conjunction with the three factors of human, vehicle (product) and environmental (Haddon, 1970). "The model has been particularly useful in
determining appropriate points for intervention to prevent or alleviate injuries. The point of intervention is not necessarily early in the chain of events, it should be where the intervention
is possible or ideally where it will be most effective" (Engkvist, 1997, p. PG). II. HADDONS MATRIX AND NURSING INJURIES The nursing industry is one area in which Haddons
Matrix is highly applicable, with particular emphasis placed upon lifting injuries. Manual handling policy has long been an integral component to the standard of care provided at hospitals, nursing
homes, home care and other situations where patients require the nurse to provide physical movement for them. As a direct result of overwhelming musculoskeltal injuries, new policy - derived
from Haddons Matrix - dictates a termination of any sort of manual lifting, which is to be replaced by specially adapted equipment. "Many changes in health care yesterday, have
major unforeseen consequences today. While it is easy to predict results with the benefit of hindsight, realistically it is never possible to be sure how things will work out"
(Hughes, 2001). Authorized in June of 1992 by Australias Occupational Health & Safety Committee, the Manual Handling Policy addresses myriad aspects of the necessity for physical on-the-job lifting. Statistics
reflect that concerns regarding manual handling include human suffering and financial cost, both of which manifest as musculoskeletal injuries due to patient, furniture or equipment lifting (Anonymous #2, 2001).
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