Use of Assistive Devices to Lift, Transfer, and Reposition Hospital Patients

Background Devices to lift, transfer, and reposition patients are recommended for healthcare workers' and patients' safety, but their intended use has yet to be fully realized. Objective The aim of this study was to describe hospital nursing staff use of lift/transfer devices and the presence of factors at the time of lifts/transfers with potential to influence whether devices are used. Methods Participants were 108 US nursing staff in a...