Title

Repositioning Patients in Chairs-An Improved Method

Authors

Authors

G. Fragala;M. Fragala

Comments

Authors: contact us about adding a copy of your work at STARS@ucf.edu

Abbreviated Journal Title

Workplace Health Saf.

Keywords

BACK-PAIN; NURSES; EPIDEMIOLOGY; EXERTION; WORKERS; AIDES; Nursing

Abstract

Proper seated posture is important in health care settings because immobilized patients may be sitting for extended periods. In many situations, a caregiver is required to assist a slouching patient to a proper, more comfortable upright posture. The caregiver is at risk from exposure to the physical demands of this task. This study evaluated exertion and risk to the caregiver using three methods of repositioning patients in chairs in the health care setting. Through application of a new method employing an ergonomically designed device, exertion and risk were reduced. Results from this study indicate that the high-risk occupational activity of repositioning a slouching patient in a chair can be made safer for caregivers.

Journal Title

Workplace Health & Safety

Volume

61

Issue/Number

4

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

141

Last Page

144

WOS Identifier

WOS:000321103800001

ISSN

2165-0799

Share

COinS