Thomas Waters

6.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
78 papers, 4.6k citations indexed

About

Thomas Waters is a scholar working on Pharmacology, Social Psychology and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Thomas Waters has authored 78 papers receiving a total of 4.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 54 papers in Pharmacology, 36 papers in Social Psychology and 16 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Recurrent topics in Thomas Waters's work include Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (54 papers), Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (36 papers) and Effects of Vibration on Health (15 papers). Thomas Waters is often cited by papers focused on Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (54 papers), Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (36 papers) and Effects of Vibration on Health (15 papers). Thomas Waters collaborates with scholars based in United States, Italy and Germany. Thomas Waters's co-authors include Vern Putz‐Anderson, Arun Garg, Lawrence J. Fine, Eugene D. Means, Douglas K. Anderson, Robert Dick, William S. Marras, Claire C. Caruso, Audrey Nelson and Kermit G. Davis and has published in prestigious journals such as Neurology, Spine and American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

In The Last Decade

Thomas Waters

78 papers receiving 4.2k citations

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Revised NIOSH equation for the design and evaluation of manual lifting tasks

1993 1.4k citations Thomas Waters, Lawrence J. Fine et al. Ergonomics profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Workplace Safety Equals Patient Safety 2012 ·AORN Journal ·(unknown), Charles E. Cowles, Ramón Berguer, (unknown), Thomas Waters, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown)	8
2	AORN Ergonomic Tool 2: Positioning and Repositioning the Supine Patient on the OR Bed 2011 ·AORN Journal ·Thomas Waters, (unknown), John D. Lloyd, Andrea Baptiste, (unknown), Carol Petersen, Audrey Nelson	11
3	AORN Ergonomic Tool 6: Lifting and Carrying Supplies and Equipment in the Perioperative Setting 2011 ·AORN Journal ·Thomas Waters, Andrea Baptiste, (unknown), (unknown), Audrey Nelson	10
4	AORN Ergonomic Tool 3: Lifting and Holding the Patient's Legs, Arms, and Head While Prepping 2011 ·AORN Journal ·Thomas Waters, (unknown), Carol Petersen, Audrey Nelson, Edward Hernandez, (unknown)	11
5	Introduction to Ergonomics for Healthcare Workers 2010 ·Rehabilitation Nursing ·Thomas Waters	23
6	Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders for Agricultural Workers 2009 ·대한인간공학회 학술대회논문집 ·Thomas Waters	1
7	Investigation of Select Ergonomic Interventions for Farm Youth. Part 1: Shovels 2009 ·Journal of Agromedicine ·Susan Kotowski, Kermit G. Davis, Thomas Waters	15
8	Investigation of Select Ergonomic Interventions for Farm Youth. Part 2: Wheelbarrows 2009 ·Journal of Agromedicine ·Susan Kotowski, Kermit G. Davis, Thomas Waters	13
9	Safe Ambulation of an Orthopaedic Patient 2009 ·Orthopaedic Nursing ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Thomas Waters, Audrey Nelson	3
10	Recommended Weight Limits for Lifting and Holding Limbs in the Orthopaedic Practice Setting 2009 ·Orthopaedic Nursing ·Thomas Waters, Carol A. Sedlak, (unknown), (unknown), Margaret O. Doheny, (unknown), Audrey Nelson	10
11	A Review of Work Schedule Issues and Musculoskeletal Disorders with an Emphasis on the Healthcare Sector 2008 ·Industrial Health ·Claire C. Caruso, Thomas Waters	101
12	Bone Quantity and Quality of Youths Working on a Farm—A Pilot Study 2008 ·Journal of Agromedicine ·Amit Bhattacharya, Nelson B. Watts, Jessica Gordon, Rakesh Shukla, Thomas Waters, (unknown), Robert E. Coleman	6
13	Effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Curriculum Module in Nursing Schools Targeting Safe Patient Handling and Movement 2007 ·International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship ·Audrey Nelson, Thomas Waters, Nancy N. Menzel, (unknown), Pamela Hagan, Gail Powell‐Cope, Carol A. Sedlak, (unknown)	232
14	Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nurses 2007 ·Nurse Educator ·Nancy N. Menzel, (unknown), Thomas Waters, (unknown), Audrey Nelson	27
15	A new framework for evaluating potential risk of back disorders due to whole body vibration and repeated mechanical shock ∗ 2006 ·Ergonomics ·Thomas Waters, (unknown), Ash Genaidy, (unknown)	32
16	Suggestions for Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Home Healthcare Workers 2006 ·Home Healthcare Nurse ·Kelley Parsons, Traci L. Galinsky, Thomas Waters	15
17	Lower back disorders among forklift operators: An emerging occupational health problem? 2005 ·American Journal of Industrial Medicine ·Thomas Waters, Ash Genaidy, James A. Deddens, (unknown)	17
18	Evaluation of the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation 1999 ·Spine ·Thomas Waters, Sherry Baron, Laurie A. Piacitelli, (unknown), Torsten Skov, (unknown), David K. Wall, Lawrence J. Fine	98
19	Reduction of spinal loading through the use of handles 1998 ·Ergonomics ·Kermit G. Davis, William S. Marras, Thomas Waters	31
20	Comprehensive manual handling limits for lowering, pushing, pulling and carrying activities 1997 ·Ergonomics ·(unknown), Ash Genaidy, Waldemar Karwowski, Thomas Waters, Doran Christensen	31

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