Skip to main content
Skip to and open main menu Home Modification Resources
Provided by the HMinfo Clearinghouse
Accessibility Options Login Search
Translating high quality research specific to better design and building practice
Translating high quality research specific to better design and building practice

Research Library

The HMinfo Research Library contains an in-depth collection of materials on home modifications and related subjects.

The Research Library does not lend books and other items. Under special circumstances, requests to use the library may be made by emailing .

Search Form

Review of evidence for the use of lifting devices.

Technology aging: quality of life.

Author: Holliday, P. J.
Year: 2001
Type: Conference Paper

Abstract:

Lifting and transferring patients have been shown to be the primary cause of back pain and injuries in nursing staff. This paper outlines the issues relating to the use of mechanical lifting devices and ceiling devices for lifting and transferring patients by nurse caregivers.

URL: http://www.icta.on.ca/English/Proceedings/ICTAProceedings.htm

Further Details

Pages 211-217
Publish Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Publisher International Conference on Technology and Aging
Accession Number 26.9.02
Notes Full papers of the conference are available electronically.
Keywords carer, safety improvement

Reads 384

Back