Patient Repositioning with Repositioning Aids

Presented by Neal E. Wiggermann, PhD, Baxter

Repositioning dependent patients in bed is the most common type of patient handling activity — and it is associated with high rates of musculoskeletal disorders in healthcare workers. In this second installment of our three-part series, we will describe recent research on the biomechanics of repositioning patients, considering supportive aids like friction-reducing sheets, air-assisted devices, and specialized bed & surface features. We will show how repositioning technique and equipment can impact the risk of injury — so you can help protect yourself and your teams.

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Learning Objectives:

Understand previous research on in-bed repositioning activities and associated guidelines for safe patient handling
Recognize mechanisms for musculoskeletal injuries and describe how risk of injury is assessed for repositioning activities
Identify the relative benefits of repositioning aids and bed features to recommend appropriate mobilization methods, including when lift equipment is merited

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