This article presents a literature review of the challenges and possibilities for Lean design in
modern health-care facilities. Many of today's health-care facilities are in dire need of …

The thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) industry is one of the major industries
in Taiwan, yet few studies addressed its work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) …

The purpose of this review is to discuss multifactorial causes of caregiver work-related
disability. A systematised literature search was accomplished from numerous sources viz …

Repositioning patients in bed is the most common patient handling activity and is associated
with musculoskeletal disorders in caregivers. Hospital bed features may mitigate the risk of …

Among the plethora of instruments present in healthcare environments, the hospital bed is
undoubtedly one of the most important for patients and caregivers. However, their design …

Introduction. The present study aimed at designing, prototype making and evaluating a new
assistive device to improve patient transfer conditions. Methods. A new aid device for patient …

Background Devices to lift, transfer, and reposition patients are recommended for healthcare
workers' and patients' safety, but their intended use has yet to be fully realized. Objective …

BACKGROUND: Psychosocial stress at work is an important issue among hospital
attendants. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine psychosocial stressors in the work …

Powered drives designed to assist with moving hospital beds are commercially available but
no studies have evaluated whether they reduce the push and pull forces likely contributing …

The cost of occupational musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) causes a significant burden on
the health system, and lower back pain (LBP) is associated with a substantial portion of …