Evaluation of a unique mechanical client lift: efficiency and perspectives of nursing staff.
This study evaluated the acceptability of a mechanical client lift based on the design employed for helicopter rescue lifts. Twenty-three nursing personnel completed questionnaires which explored their preferences, intentions to use the lift, perceptions of helpfulness, and exertion. Sixteen clients in a long term care setting consented to participate. One hundred manual lifts and 100 belt lifts were observed for comparative time and staff measures. The findings suggest that: 1) nursing staff will prefer the belt lift device for changing incontinent briefs; 2) nursing staff will prefer the belt lift device for toileting; 3) nursing staff will prefer the belt lift device to the currently used lift (in cases where either lift is appropriate) for bed/chair transfer; and, 5) the time required to utilize the belt lift as compared to manual lifting methods will not increase significantly.
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D001416:Back Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000379:methods*