Title

Repositioning Patients In Chairs-An Improved Method

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 highrisk occupational activity of repositioning a slouching patient in a chair can be made safer for caregivers.

Publication Date

4-1-2013

Publication Title

Workplace Health and Safety

Volume

61

Issue

4

Number of Pages

141-144

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.3928/21650799-20130327-16

Socpus ID

84878003325 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84878003325

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