Journal article
Comparison of cumulative low back loads of caregivers when transferring patients using overhead and floor mechanical lifting devices
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Mechanical lifting devices are recommended as an important intervention for reducing lifting injuries among nursing personnel; previous research suggests that spinal loads are not minimized for all device types. The purpose of this study was to describe the spinal loading pattern while performing a bed to chair transfer comparing Overhead and Floor powered lifting devices.
METHODS: A Latin Square design was employed to evaluate five …
Authors
Santaguida PL; Pierrynowski M; Goldsmith C; Fernie G
Journal
Clinical Biomechanics, Vol. 20, No. 9, pp. 906–916
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2005
DOI
10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2005.06.001
ISSN
0268-0033