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1033 Reducing secondary injury of farmers with disabilities when using tractors: technology

Injury prevention, 2016-09, Vol.22 (Suppl 2), p.A368-A368 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

2016, Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions ;Copyright: 2016 © 2016, Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions ;ISSN: 1353-8047 ;EISSN: 1475-5785 ;DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2016-042156.1033

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  • Title:
    1033 Reducing secondary injury of farmers with disabilities when using tractors: technology
  • Author: Brightwell, Rebecca
  • Subjects: Farmers
  • Is Part Of: Injury prevention, 2016-09, Vol.22 (Suppl 2), p.A368-A368
  • Description: BackgroundFarmers are very resilient and resourceful. After experiencing an injury that limits their mobility, they will often fabricate an adaptation that will enable them to return to farming. A review of homemade and commercial assistive technology products will be shown. The discussion will include the pros and cons of the different solutions in relation to re-injury and secondary injury.MethodsThrough a project that assists farmers with disabilities and chronic health conditions, we have aided over 150 individuals to date with worksite accommodations and modifications. Once a farmer enters the program, a worksite assessment is completed that analyses tasks necessary to perform their job. After reviewing how the tasks are currently being performed, recommendations are made for safer and more effective alternatives that often involve adaptive equipment.ResultsFarmers, when faced with disabilities and chronic health conditions, are very resourceful and will find creative ways to complete their tasks. However, many of these solutions may not be the safest alternative and often commercial solutions are more effective. The majority of the farmers in the project were unaware of technologies available to them. Implementation of the recommended solutions indicated a reduction of re-injury and the occurrence of secondary injuries.ConclusionsFarmers with disabilities and service professionals need to be aware of the various assistive technologies available. By using proper adaptive equipment and implementing worksite modifications, farmers can safely do many of the tasks they did before their illness or injury.
  • Publisher: London: BMJ Publishing Group LTD
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1353-8047
    EISSN: 1475-5785
    DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2016-042156.1033
  • Source: ProQuest Central
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