Oscar's mum
12-06-2006, 10:37
The University of Western Australia is wanting to survey people regarding their nappy changing experiences.
If you are interested email stewaa09@student.uwa.edu.au;)
Below is a bit about the study that they sent to me!
I am a Master of Science student, undertaking a research thesis on the biomechanical effects of manual tasks (that is lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling) on the bodies of pregnant and post partum women… AND…..
…WOMEN, I need help with a survey for my research study.
Since the late 1970's, 20% of postpartum women will still suffer "SEVERE" back pain three years post partum.
Nappy (and clothes) changing is the single most repetitive parenting task. The equipment designed to be used for the task, has no standard to conform to. The task is often difficult and physically demanding AND it will be carried out at least 6000 times in the first two years of a child’s life.
Advice is ambiguous in that new mothers and pregnant women are told to limit bending, twisting and lifting....but in order to safely carry out the task of changing a baby, that’s exactly what they HAVE to do!
In this study we want to measure the biomechanical outcomes of the task of changing a baby. Specifically, we want to find out if there is any relationship between the use of change furniture, the task of changing the baby and subsequent forces that may contribute to prolonged back pain or injury.
THE OUTCOMES OF THIS SURVEY WILL HELP TO PUT OUR CLINICAL RESEARCH INTO A GENERAL PERSPECTIVE.
I am looking for ANY women who any time in the last three years have been engaged in regular nappy changing for six months or more.
This includes: Mothers, pregnant women, child care/health workers, nurses, grandmothers, nannies….
WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!
The contact for this study is
64888002
stewaa09@student.uwa.edu.au
Kind regards,
Adele Stewart.
Master of Science, Research Student.
School of Human Movement and Exercise Science.
University of Western Australia.
(Supervisor: Professor Timothy Ackland)
P.S. PARTICIPATION COULD WIN YOU A GREAT PRIZE!
If you are interested email stewaa09@student.uwa.edu.au;)
Below is a bit about the study that they sent to me!
I am a Master of Science student, undertaking a research thesis on the biomechanical effects of manual tasks (that is lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling) on the bodies of pregnant and post partum women… AND…..
…WOMEN, I need help with a survey for my research study.
Since the late 1970's, 20% of postpartum women will still suffer "SEVERE" back pain three years post partum.
Nappy (and clothes) changing is the single most repetitive parenting task. The equipment designed to be used for the task, has no standard to conform to. The task is often difficult and physically demanding AND it will be carried out at least 6000 times in the first two years of a child’s life.
Advice is ambiguous in that new mothers and pregnant women are told to limit bending, twisting and lifting....but in order to safely carry out the task of changing a baby, that’s exactly what they HAVE to do!
In this study we want to measure the biomechanical outcomes of the task of changing a baby. Specifically, we want to find out if there is any relationship between the use of change furniture, the task of changing the baby and subsequent forces that may contribute to prolonged back pain or injury.
THE OUTCOMES OF THIS SURVEY WILL HELP TO PUT OUR CLINICAL RESEARCH INTO A GENERAL PERSPECTIVE.
I am looking for ANY women who any time in the last three years have been engaged in regular nappy changing for six months or more.
This includes: Mothers, pregnant women, child care/health workers, nurses, grandmothers, nannies….
WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!
The contact for this study is
64888002
stewaa09@student.uwa.edu.au
Kind regards,
Adele Stewart.
Master of Science, Research Student.
School of Human Movement and Exercise Science.
University of Western Australia.
(Supervisor: Professor Timothy Ackland)
P.S. PARTICIPATION COULD WIN YOU A GREAT PRIZE!