Friction-Reducing Devices for Lateral Patient Transfers: A Clinical Evaluation

The purpose of this study was to assess the performance of lateral transfer devices compared with the traditional draw sheet method in acute care settings through subjective feedback of caregivers actually using the devices. Every 2 weeks, the eight participating acute care units each received one o...

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Published in:AAOHN journal 2006-04, Vol.54 (4), p.173-180
Main Authors: Baptiste, Andrea, Boda, Sruthi V., Nelson, Audrey L., Lloyd, John D., Lee, William E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Back Injuries - etiology
Back Injuries - prevention & control
Biomechanical Phenomena
Biomechanics
Caregivers
Clinical Nursing Research
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Equipment Design
Ergonomics
Female
Friction
Hospitals, Veterans
Humans
Injuries
Laboratories
Lateral transfers
Lifting - adverse effects
Male
Muscle function
Nurses
Nursing
Nursing Methodology Research
Nursing Staff, Hospital - organization & administration
Nursing Staff, Hospital - psychology
Occupational accidents
Occupational Diseases - etiology
Occupational Diseases - prevention & control
Occupational Health
Occupational safety
Patient handling
Patient safety
Safety Management
Southeastern United States
Time and Motion Studies
Transportation of Patients - economics
Transportation of Patients - methods
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to assess the performance of lateral transfer devices compared with the traditional draw sheet method in acute care settings through subjective feedback of caregivers actually using the devices. Every 2 weeks, the eight participating acute care units each received one of the devices, which had been randomly selected. Data were collected through caregiver surveys, which rated comfort, ease of use, perceived injury risk, time efficiency, and patient safety. An overall performance rating was calculated as the sum of these five categories. Caregivers rated air-assisted devices significantly higher (p < .05) than other devices. Lateral transfer devices are recommended over the traditional draw sheet method for performing lateral patient transfers. These friction-reducing devices are a cost-effective solution to the load of lateral patient transfers and should be favorably considered when purchasing patient-handling technologies.
ISSN:2165-0799
0891-0162
2165-0969
DOI:10.1177/216507990605400407