Efficacy of lifting devices for wheelchair transfers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

IF 2 3区工程技术 Q3 ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL Ergonomics Pub Date : 2024-07-12 DOI:10.1080/00140139.2024.2375360

Nur Shuhaidatul Sarmiza Abdul Halim, Zaidi Mohd Ripin, Azlina Yusuf, Mohamad Ikhwan Zaini Ridzwan

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A high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) has been reported among nurses as a result of the injuries caused by patient transfer and handling. This review examines the impact of motorised and non-motorised lifting devices on reducing physical stress during wheelchair transfers among nurses. Systematic electronic database searches were performed, and the review was prepared according to the PRISMA guidelines. The results of 20 studies on biomechanical stresses related to WMSDs were synthesised qualitatively, and 13 were analysed quantitatively using meta-analysis. Motorised lifting devices significantly decreased biomechanical stress among nurses [SMD -0.68; 95% CI -1.02 to -0.34], whereas non-motorised counterparts showed no significant change [SMD - 0.23; 95% CI -0.59 to 0.13]. This study underscores the effectiveness of motorised lifting devices in mitigating WMSD risk during wheelchair transfers. The findings provide practical guidance for hospital administrators, policymakers, and experts seeking suitable devices to prevent WMSDs in nursing professionals.

Practitioner Summary: This study investigated the impact of motorised and non-motorised lifting devices on nurses during wheelchair transfers. Findings revealed that motorised devices significantly reduce biomechanical stress, while non-motorised devices showed limited effectiveness. The research emphasises the superior role of motorised devices in preventing WMSDs during wheelchair transfers among nurses.

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用于轮椅转移的移位装置的功效：系统回顾和荟萃分析。

据报道，由于转移和搬运病人时造成的伤害，护士中与工作相关的肌肉骨骼疾病（WMSDs）发病率很高。本综述研究了电动和非电动移位设备对减少护士在轮椅转移过程中身体压力的影响。我们对电子数据库进行了系统检索，并根据 PRISMA 指南编写了综述。对 20 项与 WMSDs 相关的生物力学压力研究结果进行了定性综合，并采用荟萃分析法对 13 项研究结果进行了定量分析。电动移位装置明显降低了护士的生物力学压力[SMD -0.68; 95% CI -1.02 to -0.34]，而非电动移位装置则无明显变化[SMD - 0.23; 95% CI -0.59 to 0.13]。这项研究强调了电动移位机在降低轮椅转移过程中WMSD风险方面的有效性。研究结果为医院管理者、政策制定者和专家提供了实用指导，帮助他们寻找合适的设备来预防护理专业人员的 WMSD。研究结果表明，电动装置可显著降低生物力学压力，而非电动装置的效果有限。这项研究强调了电动装置在预防护士在轮椅转移过程中发生 WMSDs 方面的卓越作用。

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Ergonomics 工程技术-工程：工业

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

12.50%

发文量

147

审稿时长

6 months

期刊介绍： Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is the scientific discipline that seeks to understand and improve human interactions with products, equipment, environments and systems. Drawing upon human biology, psychology, engineering and design, Ergonomics aims to develop and apply knowledge and techniques to optimise system performance, whilst protecting the health, safety and well-being of individuals involved. The attention of ergonomics extends across work, leisure and other aspects of our daily lives. The journal Ergonomics is an international refereed publication, with a 60 year tradition of disseminating high quality research. Original submissions, both theoretical and applied, are invited from across the subject, including physical, cognitive, organisational and environmental ergonomics. Papers reporting the findings of research from cognate disciplines are also welcome, where these contribute to understanding equipment, tasks, jobs, systems and environments and the corresponding needs, abilities and limitations of people. All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.