Designing, prototype making and evaluating a mechanical aid device for patient transfer between bed and stretcher
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DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2016.1274161
Abstract: Introduction. The present study aimed at designing, prototype making and evaluating a new assistive device to improve patient transfer conditions. Methods. A new aid device for patient transfer was designed and its prototype was made.… read more here.
Keywords: designing prototype; patient transfer; transfer; device ... See more keywords
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
Enhancement of Intra-hospital patient transfer in medical center hospital using discrete event system simulation.
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282592
Abstract: The intra-hospital transfer of critically ill patients are associated with complications at up to 70%. Numerous issues can be avoided with optimal pre-transport planning and communication. Simulation models have been demonstrated to be an effective… read more here.
Keywords: transfer; discrete event; hospital; simulation ... See more keywords
Evaluation of MSOT students' didactic knowledge and practice vs. real-time performance in manual patient transfers.
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DOI: 10.3233/wor-220270
Abstract: BACKGROUND Due to the nature of its occupations, the healthcare industry recognizes that manually lifting, transferring, and handling patients are high-risk activities and leading factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Research studies highlight that students are… read more here.
Keywords: patient; manual patient; real time; patient transfer ... See more keywords
[Design and application of a new patient transfer device].
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DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-4352.2019.09.020
Abstract: OBJECTIVE In daily medical work, most of the critically ill patients who cannot move by themselves are pulled and lifted by manpower, often relying on the cooperation of many doctors and nurses, which not only… read more here.
Keywords: patient transfer; frame; transfer device; transfer ... See more keywords