An ergonomic assessment of using laterally-tilting operating room tables and friction reducing devices for patient lateral transfers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103122
Abstract: Patient lateral transfers between two adjacent surfaces pose high musculoskeletal disorder risks for nurses and patient handlers. The purpose of this research was to examine the ergonomic benefits of utilizing the laterally-tilting function of operating… read more here.
Keywords: laterally tilting; room tables; operating room; lateral transfers ... See more keywords