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  • Healthcare ergonomics
  • Patient handling safety
  • Nursing technology

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  • Patient transfer devices are crucial for preventing caregiver injuries.
  • Common devices like slide boards and nylon tubes may contribute to musculoskeletal strain.
  • Evaluating novel transfer aids is essential for improving workplace safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the ergonomic effectiveness of a new roller tray device against traditional patient transfer aids.
  • To assess caregiver low back stress and torque during patient transfers using different devices.
  • To gather qualitative feedback on the usability of the new roller tray.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative study evaluating a roller tray against slide boards, nylon tubes, and roller boards.
  • Measurement of caregiver low back stress and L4-5 torque during patient transfers.
  • Qualitative data collection through caregiver feedback and observations.

Main Results:

  • The new roller tray demonstrated superior qualitative caregiver preference.
  • Greatest caregiver low back stress and L4-5 torque occurred with patients weighing 70-90 kg.
  • This stress was particularly noted when fewer than three caregivers were used for medium-weight patients.

Conclusions:

  • The roller tray device offers significant ergonomic benefits for patient handling.
  • Caregivers should utilize three personnel for transfers, even with medium-weight patients, to mitigate injury risk.
  • The new device shows promise for integration into nursing education and practice.