Posture Protection Program for Hospital Cleaning Staff
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests a posture protection program designed to help hospital cleaning staff prevent back pain and other work-related injuries. You would learn proper body mechanics and ergonomic techniques to protect your musculoskeletal system while cleaning.
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Who can take part
- You must work as a cleaning staff member in a hospital inpatient unit
- You must have been in this job for at least 12 months
- You must work daytime shifts during the study period
- You cannot have received training on preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the past 12 months
- You cannot have a pre-existing musculoskeletal disorder (like chronic back or joint pain)
- You must be able to perform routine cleaning duties as part of your regular job
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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