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USE OF AIR FRICTION REDUCTION DEVICES TO MINIMIZE TEAM MEMBER INJURIES AND PATIENT HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED PRESSURE INJURIES.

Radiology departments report some of the highest rates of musculoskeletal injuries among health care professionals, particularly related to patient handling and plate placement during imaging. This quality improvement initiative examined the impact of air friction reduction devices (AFRDs) on reduci...

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Published in:International Journal of Safe Patient Handling & Mobility (SPHM) Vol. 15; no. 4; pp. 79 - 87
Main Author: WOOD, LESLIE SMITH
Format: diagnostic images pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Visioning Publishers, LLC Dec2025
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          Cross Infection Prevention and Control
          Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Control
          Air
          Friction
          Air-Fluidized Beds
          Occupational-Related Injuries Prevention and Control
          Patient Handling
          Radiologic Technologists
          Wrist Injuries Prevention and Control
          Human
          Radiology Service
          Quality Improvement
          Radiography
          Patient Positioning
          Skin Injuries
          Air-Suspension Beds
          Interface Pressure
          Pain Measurement
          Body Weight
          Feedback
          Attitude of Health Personnel
          One-Way Analysis of Variance
      ab: Radiology departments report some of the highest rates of musculoskeletal injuries among health care professionals, particularly related to patient handling and plate placement during imaging. This quality improvement initiative examined the impact of air friction reduction devices (AFRDs) on reducing wrist forces exerted by Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists during plate placement and removal, as well as potential protective effects on patient skin integrity. Using a push-pull force meter, researchers compared force requirements across varying air blower settings, bed features, and patient participation. Findings indicated that use of AFRDs significantly decreased wrist forces and reduced patient interface pressure, and subjective pain ratings, suggesting a potential strategy to decrease both staff injuries and hospital-acquired pressure injuries.
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