The transfer of patients and its ergonomic aspects: a study conducted at a university hospital lifting center

Authors

  • Cristiane Gonzales Rossi Unidade Básica de Saúde da Prefeitura Municipal de Campinas
  • Renata Marchetti Rocha Hospital Municipal Walter Ferrari
  • Neusa Maria Costa Alexandre UNICAMP; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas; Depto. de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342001000300008

Keywords:

Ergonomics, Patient transfer, Posture

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate ergonomic aspects involved in using a stretcher and a wheel chair to transfer patients. 249 transfers carried out by the workers of a university hospital lifting sector were observed. The observations showed that the idea of having a team to transfer patients has to be stimulated but the members of the team require specific training in handling and transferring patients. Mechanical equipment and other devices should also be available.

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Published

2001-09-01

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 3 (2001)

Section

Original Articles

License

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

Rossi, C. G., Rocha, R. M., & Alexandre, N. M. C. (2001). The transfer of patients and its ergonomic aspects: a study conducted at a university hospital lifting center. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 35(3), 249-256. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342001000300008