Effectiveness of powered hospital bed movers for reducing physiological strain and back muscle activation

Volume: 45, Issue: 4, Pages: 849 - 856
Published: Jul 1, 2014
Abstract
Battery powered bed movers are becoming increasingly common within the hospital setting. The use of powered bed movers is believed to result in reduced physical efforts required by health care workers, which may be associated with a decreased risk of occupation related injuries. However, little work has been conducted assessing how powered bed movers impact on levels of physiological strain and muscle activation for the user. The muscular...
Paper Details
Title
Effectiveness of powered hospital bed movers for reducing physiological strain and back muscle activation
Published Date
Jul 1, 2014
Volume
45
Issue
4
Pages
849 - 856
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