Comprehensive risk assessment of the patient transfer task using the walking belt and floor lift.
Purpose: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) during bed-to-wheelchair and wheelchair-to-commode transfers are a significant concern, yet prior assessments often focused on specific subtasks, overlooking potential cumulative risks. Methods: This study employed Xsens Inertial Measurement Un...
| Publicado en: | Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 20; no. 5; pp. 1505 - 1514 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jul2025
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