Objective This review aimed to evaluate all studies that have evaluated the biomechanical
effects when using assistive devices. Introduction The physical demands of patient handling …

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are prevalent among
healthcare professionals, including nurses, therapists, doctors, and paramedics, due to the …

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most serious health problems facing
nurses all over the world, but few studies have assessed the prevalence of MSDs together …

The incidence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in the healthcare professional population
is concerning. In particular, the high incidence of back injuries is an issue for nurses …

Bed to stretcher patient transfer by nurses involves significant manual force at various
postures and could lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Motorized …

Pressure ulcers have been part of tissue damage without effectiveness in medical, surgical,
and intensive care units. This study aims to focus on developing lateral tilt positions for …

ABSTRACT A “no-lift” policy in healthcare discourages manual patient lifting to reduce
worker injuries. This study explores modifications to a floor lift (NEAR-1) to align with this …

Abstract Introduction In April 2020, novel coronavirus SARS-Co-V-2 (COVID-19) produced
an ongoing mass fatality event in New York. This overwhelmed hospital morgues …

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 …

Objectives. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of patient transfer assistive devices in
reducing the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among nurses …