Development and evaluation of an affordable lift device to reduce musculo-skeletal injuries among home support workers

Heacock, Helen; Paris, Nancy; Tokuno, Craig D.; Frederking, Sara; Keane, B.; Mattie, Johanne; Kanigan, Ryan; Watzke, James

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2004.02.006

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“…Clinicians have access to many types of patient‐handling equipment to help them lift, transfer, reposition, and move patients, and it is well documented that the use of such safe patient‐lifting technology helps reduce the excessive forces in the spine that occur during manual patient handling (Chhokar et al, 2005; Heacock et al, 2004; Keir & MacDonell, 2004; Smith, Weinel, Doloresco, & Lloyd, 2002; Zhuang, Stobbe, Hsiao, Collins, & Hobbs, 1999). In response to staff shortages, safe patient‐handling research, and an aging clinical workforce, manufacturers have provided an extensive array of patient‐lifting technology, including ceiling, floor‐based, and sit‐to‐stand lifts and the slings that are needed for their use.…”

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Proper Sling Selection and Application While Using Patient Lifts

Baptiste

Cleerey²,

Matz³

et al. 2008

Rehabilitation Nursing

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In response to staff shortages, an aging clinical workforce, and research on safe patient handling, manufacturers have provided an extensive array of patient-lifting technology, including ceiling, floor-based, and sit-to-stand lifts as well as slings that are required for their use. Expanded choice, however, may pose challenges to both healthcare facilities and individual clinicians. These challenges, if not successfully resolved, can preclude the consistent, safe, and efficient use of patient-handling devices. This article provides nurses and other direct patient care providers with a heightened awareness of the challenges to appropriate sling and lift use in rehabilitation and other clinical settings. A new way to categorize slings is introduced, and guidelines for safely evaluating and using slings for different patient-handling tasks are offered.

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Proper Sling Selection and Application While Using Patient Lifts

Baptiste

Cleerey²,

Matz³

et al. 2008

Rehabilitation Nursing

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“…Training about care methods contribute to the initiation of appropriate care methods wherein a caregiver does not lift the resident and does not take an unsuitable posture . In addition, the use of care equipment, such as the mechanical lift, suppresses lifting a resident using human power . Hence, training about care methods and promoting the use of care equipment are useful in preventing LBP among caregivers.…”

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“…Previous studies have reported that the primary risk factors of LBP among caregivers are handling a patient and taking awkward postures . The use of care equipment, such as the lift for patient transfer, could prevent LBP and reduce back injuries among caregivers . Adequate training about care methods could reduce the risk of LBP .…”

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Priority approaches of occupational safety and health activities for preventing low back pain among caregivers

Iwakiri

Takahashi

Sotoyama

et al. 2019

Journal of Occupational Health

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Objectives The incidence of occupational low back pain (LBP) is high among caregivers. The use of care equipment and training about care methods could prevent LBP among caregivers. However, in care facilities in Japan, these measures are not adequately employed. Moreover, the care facilities have faced issues regarding poor staffing in recent years. The present study investigated the relationship between LBP and occupational safety and health activities (OSHAs) for preventing LBP among caregivers and aimed to validate the priority approaches of OSHA. Methods This cross‐sectional study was conducted in care facilities for the elderly in Japan. Questionnaires for administrators and caregivers were distributed to 1,000 facilities and 5,000 caregivers, respectively. Questionnaires completed by 612 facilities and 2,712 caregivers were analyzed. Results No direct association was observed between severe LBP and OSHA, but indirect association was done. A significant relationship was noted between severe LBP and the care methods. Direct factors causing severe LBP were lifting a resident using human power and taking an unsuitable posture. These care methods were associated with the following OSHAs: promoting the use of care equipment, training about care methods, and consultation regarding the use of care equipment and employing an appropriate care method with the person in charge. Conclusions These OSHAs decreased lifting a resident using human power and taking an unsuitable posture, which are the primary risk factors of LBP. Therefore, these OSHAs should be implemented as priority approaches to prevent LBP among caregivers in care facilities for the elderly.

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“…The total score for the EMS is 20 with a score of <10 indicating dependence in mobility maneuvers and requiring help with basic ADLs. The physical stress-rating ( 7 ) index was obtained from the caregivers following the manual transfer procedure and after using the STurDi device. The physical stress-rating index consisted of 5 items, which measured physical strain on a Likert scale of 0–9, with 0 indicating no strain and 9 indicating maximal strain.…”

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The Use of the Self-Standing Turning Transfer Device to Perform Bed-To-Chair Transfers Reduces Physical Stress among Caregivers of Older Patients in a Middle-Income Developing Country

Goh

Muslimah

et al. 2014

Front. Med.

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Manual transfer of elderly patients remains commonplace in many developing countries because the use of lifting equipment, such as hoists, is often considered unaffordable luxuries. The aim of this study was, therefore, to evaluate the usage and potential benefits of a low-cost, mechanical turning transfer device among elderly patients and their caregivers on a geriatric ward in a developing country in South East Asia. Fifty-six inpatients, aged 66–92 years, on a geriatric ward, and their caregivers were recruited. Participants were asked to transfer from bed-to-chair transfer with manual assistance, and the task was repeated using the Self-standing Turning Transfer Device (STurDi). The time taken to perform manual transfers and STurDi-assisted transfers was recorded. Physical strain was assessed using the perceived physical stress-rating tool for caregivers with and without the use of the device. User satisfaction was evaluated using the usefulness, satisfaction, and ease of use questionnaire. There was a significant reduction in transfer-time with manual transfers compared to STurDi-assisted transfers [mean (SD) = 48.39 (13.98) vs. 36.23 (10.96); p ≤ 0.001]. The physical stress rating was significantly lower in STurDi-aided transfers compared to manual transfers, shoulder [median (interquartile range) = 0 (1) vs. 4 (3); p = 0.001], upper back [0 (0) vs. 5 (4); p = 0.001], lower back [0 (1) vs. 5 (3), p = 0.001], whole body [1 (2) vs. 4 (3), p = 0.001], and knee [0 (1) vs. 1 (4), p = 0.001]. In addition, majority of patients and caregivers definitely or strongly agreed that the device was useful, saved time, and was easy to use. We have therefore demonstrated in a setting where manual handling was commonly performed that a low-cost mechanical transfer device reduced caregiver strain and was well received by older patients and caregivers.

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Development and evaluation of an affordable lift device to reduce musculo-skeletal injuries among home support workers

Cited by 12 publications

References 9 publications

Proper Sling Selection and Application While Using Patient Lifts

Proper Sling Selection and Application While Using Patient Lifts

Priority approaches of occupational safety and health activities for preventing low back pain among caregivers

The Use of the Self-Standing Turning Transfer Device to Perform Bed-To-Chair Transfers Reduces Physical Stress among Caregivers of Older Patients in a Middle-Income Developing Country

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