Results 247 nurses performed 670 patient handling activities that required the use of an ergonomic device. Ergonomic devices were used 68% of the times they were deemed necessary in nursing homes and ...

Patient mechanical lift handling equipment is a type of device that is used to hoist disabled patients who need to move but their weight makes them unsafe to move or lift them manually. These devices ...

Patient lifting devices are specialized equipment designed to safely and efficiently transfer patients who may have limited mobility. These devices minimize the risk of injury to both patients and ...

to evaluate the effect of manually lifting patients on the occurrence of low back pain (LBP) among nurses, and (2) to estimate the impact of lifting device use on the prevention of LBP and ...

Patient lifts and slings are essential medical equipment designed to facilitate the safe and comfortable transfer of patients who have limited mobility. These devices help caregivers lift, move, and ...

The modern trend toward an aging population is increasing the number of mobility-compromised patients. A transition from a seated to standing position may be a formidable task for a mobility ...