International consensus on manual handling of people in the healthcare sector: Technical report ISO/TR 12296

Hignett, Sue; Fray, Michael; Battevi, Natale; Occhipinti, Enrico; Menoni, Olga; Tamminen-Peter, Leena; Waaijer, Elly; Knibbe, Hanneke J.J.; Jäger, Matthias

doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2013.10.004

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“…In the observational techniques, the angular deviation of a body segment from the neutral position is obtained using visual perception, while instrument-based techniques rely on devices attached to a person to record body posture. The observational techniques [ 38 ] include the Static Working Postures [ 39 , 40 ], the NIOSH Lifting Index [ 11 ], OUBPS [ 41 ], OCRA [ 42 ], HAL [ 43 ], and Strain Index [ 44 ]. These methods are used to investigate specific body areas and work activities.…”

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Equivalent Weight: Connecting Exoskeleton Effectiveness with Ergonomic Risk during Manual Material Handling

Natali

Chini

Toxiri

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Occupational exoskeletons are becoming a concrete solution to mitigate work-related musculoskeletal disorders associated with manual material handling activities. The rationale behind this study is to search for common ground for exoskeleton evaluators to engage in dialogue with corporate Health & Safety professionals while integrating exoskeletons with their workers. This study suggests an innovative interpretation of the effect of a lower-back assistive exoskeleton and related performances that are built on the benefit delivered through reduced activation of the erector spinae musculature. We introduce the concept of “equivalent weight” as the weight perceived by the wearer, and use this to explore the apparent reduced effort needed when assisted by the exoskeleton. Therefore, thanks to this assistance, the muscles experience a lower load. The results of the experimental testing on 12 subjects suggest a beneficial effect for the back that corresponds to an apparent reduction of the lifted weight by a factor of 37.5% (the perceived weight of the handled objects is reduced by over a third). Finally, this analytical method introduces an innovative approach to quantify the ergonomic benefit introduced by the exoskeletons’ assistance. This aims to assess the ergonomic risk to support the adoption of exoskeletons in the workplace.

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Equivalent Weight: Connecting Exoskeleton Effectiveness with Ergonomic Risk during Manual Material Handling

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Chini

Toxiri

et al. 2021

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“…( Cantarella et al., 2020 ). In the ISO technical report in 2012, the MAPO tool was mentioned as a useful tool for planning appropriate preventive measures and selecting appropriate equipment ( Hignett et al, 2014 ) and relocation ( Villarroya et al, 2016 ) for different types of patients. MAPO scores can be classified into three different levels of exposure: low (green), medium (yellow) and high (red) ( Battevi et al, 2006 ; Cantarella et al, 2020 ).…”

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Determining the Efficiency of Ergonomic Belt During Patient Handling and its Effect on Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nurses

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Introduction Nursing personnel are always at risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders, and patient transportation is one of the major risk factor for these disorders. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the ergonomic belt to improve patient transferring conditions. Methods The subjects included 60 health care workers (HCW) of a hospital with patient transfer experience. The ergonomic belt was examined to help move the patient from one bed to another. The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was assessed through the Nordic questionnaire, the degree of perceived exertion through the Borg criterion, and the patient's movement through the MAPO index before and after the intervention. Results The results showed a significant decrease in Borg scale scores and MAPO index in two factors of education and auxiliary tools and overall scores of this index. We also saw a significant reduction in musculoskeletal disorders in the neck, shoulders and arms, waist, hands and wrists, thighs, knees and legs. There were no significant differences in the elbow and forearm before and after using the ergonomic belt. Conclusion In general, it can be concluded that the use of ergonomic belt had helped to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders, as well as reducing the perceived exertion of nurses and other relevant personnel.

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“…19,23,31,32 Between International Observational Standards/National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health standards and results of previous literature, the HL mechanical floor lift is intended to reduce the load that a caregiver experiences during patient handling and moving tasks. 2,3,5 The SA design, coupled with reduced muscle activation in the back, indicated reduced load required by the caregiver to assist with transfers. 32 For instance, the SA joystick used in this study required no more than 3 N of operating force when performing transfers.…”

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“…2 Likewise, the International Observational Standards recommends lifting no more than 3400 N during a typical shift and 10 kg repetitively. 5 Despite these guidelines, it is estimated that 63.1% and 37.8% of caregivers develop worked-related back and shoulder pain, respectively, both reducing quality of life and work performance. [6][7][8][9][10][11] Previous research has shown that 43.4% of caregiver-related pain occurs because of transfer-related activities, including lifting (27.9%) or transferring (15.5%) a patient.…”

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Assessment of Muscle Activation of Caregivers Performing Dependent Transfers With a Novel Robotic-Assisted Transfer Device Compared With the Hoyer Advance

Blaauw¹,

Greenhalgh²,

Vegter³

et al. 2020

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare muscle activity in caregivers while using a novel robotic-assisted transfer device (Strong Arm) to a clinical standard of care (Hoyer Advance). Design: A quasi-experimental design was used in which 20 caregivers (33 ± 15 yrs old) performed transfers with three surfaces (toilet, bench, and shower chair) with the Strong Arm and Hoyer Advance. Transfer completion time (seconds), peak percentage surface electromyography (EMG), and integrated EMG of the bilateral erector spinae, latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major and anterior deltoid were measured. Results: Caregivers required less transfer time when transferring from wheelchair to surface using the Hoyer Advance (P = 0.011, f = 0.39). For the lower back, significantly lower peak percentage EMGs were found using Strong Arm in 50% and for the integrated EMG in 25% of the cases, with the remaining cases showing no significant differences. For the shoulder, significantly lower peak percentage EMG values were found using Strong Arm in 19% of transfers and lower integrated EMG was found in 25% of transfers when using the Hoyer Advance, with the remaining cases showing no significant differences. Conclusion: Although back muscle activation during Strong Arm transfers is statistically, but not clinically, lower, additional features that couple with significantly lower muscle activation make it an alternative to the clinical standard for further research and possible clinical applicability.

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International consensus on manual handling of people in the healthcare sector: Technical report ISO/TR 12296

Cited by 14 publications

References 34 publications

Equivalent Weight: Connecting Exoskeleton Effectiveness with Ergonomic Risk during Manual Material Handling

Equivalent Weight: Connecting Exoskeleton Effectiveness with Ergonomic Risk during Manual Material Handling

Determining the Efficiency of Ergonomic Belt During Patient Handling and its Effect on Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nurses

Assessment of Muscle Activation of Caregivers Performing Dependent Transfers With a Novel Robotic-Assisted Transfer Device Compared With the Hoyer Advance

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