Effects of patient transfer devices on the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2022.2055908
Abstract: Objectives. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of patient transfer assistive devices in reducing the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among nurses. Methods. PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar and the Cochrane Database of Systematic… read more here.
Keywords: transfer; risk work; assistive devices; related musculoskeletal ... See more keywords
Understanding adherence to assistive devices among older adults: a conceptual review
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DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2018.1493753
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify and examine how existing literature has conceptualized adherence to assistive devices (ADs) among older adults. Methods: English articles were searched in MEDLINE, PubMed, and CINAHL… read more here.
Keywords: adherence assistive; assistive devices; review; among older ... See more keywords
Post-discharge use of assistive devices following hemiarthroplasty: comparison of fracture patients with or without hip precautions
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DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2018.1499141
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: To describe which types of assistive devices prescribed and actually used, either due to precautions or due to true functional reasons, after hip fracture-related hemiarthroplasty. Materials and methods: About 394 patients cluster-randomized 2010–2014… read more here.
Keywords: precaution group; fracture; group; assistive devices ... See more keywords
Lived experiences of people with mobility-related disability using assistive devices
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DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1701105
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Assistive devices (ADs) are an essential component for people with disability to achieve functional independence and improved quality of life. The current study explored lived experiences of adults with mobility related disability using… read more here.
Keywords: mobility; disability; lived experiences; assistive devices ... See more keywords
Persistent hand pain despite adequate immunosuppression? The distinct value of occupational therapy in the era of biologics
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DOI: 10.1097/bor.0000000000000874
Abstract: Purpose of review Despite the tremendous advancement in the use of biologics, many patients with inflammatory arthritis do not achieve remission, and the risk of joint damage remains high. A multidimensional approach to treatment is… read more here.
Keywords: occupational therapists; hand; occupational therapy; assistive devices ... See more keywords
Assistive devices among people living at home with advanced cancer: Use, non-use and who have unmet needs for assistive devices?
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DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13572
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To investigate which assistive devices people with advanced cancer have and whether they are in use. In addition, to explore the characteristics of people with advanced cancer who have unmet needs for assistive devices.… read more here.
Keywords: assistive devices; needs assistive; advanced cancer; use ... See more keywords
Use of healthcare services and assistive devices among centenarians: results of the cross-sectional, international 5-COOP study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034296
Abstract: Objectives To measure the use of healthcare services and assistive devices by centenarians in five countries. Design Cross-sectional study using a survey questionnaire. Setting Community-dwelling and institutionalised centenarians living in Japan, France, Switzerland, Sweden and… read more here.
Keywords: services assistive; healthcare services; use healthcare; assistive devices ... See more keywords
Medical Mechatronics for Healthcare
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/9675482
Abstract: Advances in the healthcare technology have positioned biomedical technology as a major driver in global knowledgebased economies. A successful healthcare intervention depends on not only the capability or experience of clinicians but also the adequacy… read more here.
Keywords: medical mechatronics; assistive devices; healthcare medical; mechatronics healthcare ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Newly Developed Easy-Open Assistive Devices for Pneumatic Tube System Carriers for the Reduction of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/8853602
Abstract: Musculoskeletal disorders may affect labor efficiency, cause disability, impair one's work ability, and lower one's quality of life. This consequently leads to a larger expenditure of medical resources. We aimed to design easy-to-open assistive devices… read more here.
Keywords: pneumatic tube; system; easy open; assistive devices ... See more keywords
Measuring mental workload in assistive wearable devices: a review
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DOI: 10.1186/s12984-021-00953-w
Abstract: As wearable assistive devices, such as prostheses and exoskeletons, become increasingly sophisticated and effective, the mental workload associated with their use remains high and becomes a major challenge to their ecological use and long-term adoption.… read more here.
Keywords: workload; workload assistive; mental workload; assistive devices ... See more keywords
Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices and Other Technologies on Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18147259
Abstract: Deaf and hard of hearing people use a variety of assistive devices and technologies as a strategy to mitigate, counter or compensate for life difficulties resulting from hearing loss. Although outcome measures are commonly used… read more here.
Keywords: impact; deaf hard; assistive devices; psychosocial impact ... See more keywords