Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
Volume 20, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 123-126

Caring for migrant farm workers on medical-surgical units. (Article)

Anthony M.J.*
  • a University of Detroit Mercy, McAuley School of Nursing, Detroit, MI, USA.

Abstract

Over 3 million migrant farm workers are employed in the United States. Many factors place them at risk for work-related disease and injury. Knowledge of workers' health issues can prepare medical-surgical nurses to anticipate and meet the needs of this underserved population.

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Index Keywords

Agriculture injury Transients and Migrants language nursing Agricultural Workers' Diseases Article musculoskeletal system occupational disease human Humans Translating migration
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ISSN: 10920811
Cited by: 5
Original Language: English