Friction-reducing devices for lateral patient transfers: a clinical evaluation.
AAOHN J
; 54(4): 173-80, 2006 Apr.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16629007
ABSTRACT
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.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde
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Transporte de Pacientes
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Remoção
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Recursos Humanos de Enfermagem Hospitalar
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
AAOHN J
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos