Comparison of Healthcare Workers Transferring Patients Using Either Conventional Or Robotic Wheelchairs: Kinematic, Electromyographic, and Electrocardiographic Analyses
Joint Authors
Noma, Hisashi
Ueki, Masaru
Matsumoto, Hiromi
Uehara, Kazutake
Nozawa, Nobuko
Osaki, Mari
Hagino, Hiroshi
Source
Journal of Healthcare Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-05-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
The aim of this study was to compare the musculoskeletal and physical strain on healthcare workers, by measuring range of motion (ROM), muscle activity, and heart rate (HR), during transfer of a simulated patient using either a robotic wheelchair (RWC) or a conventional wheelchair (CWC).
Methods.
The subjects were 10 females who had work experience in transferring patients and another female adult as the simulated patient to be transferred from bed to a RWC or a CWC.
In both experimental conditions, ROM, muscle activity, and HR were assessed in the subjects using motion sensors, electromyography, and electrocardiograms.
Results.
Peak ROM of shoulder flexion during assistive transfer with the RWC was significantly lower than that with the CWC.
Values for back muscle activity during transfer were lower with the RWC than with the CWC.
Conclusions.
The findings suggest that the RWC may decrease workplace injuries and lower back pain in healthcare workers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Matsumoto, Hiromi& Ueki, Masaru& Uehara, Kazutake& Noma, Hisashi& Nozawa, Nobuko& Osaki, Mari…[et al.]. 2016. Comparison of Healthcare Workers Transferring Patients Using Either Conventional Or Robotic Wheelchairs: Kinematic, Electromyographic, and Electrocardiographic Analyses. Journal of Healthcare Engineering،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1108688
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Matsumoto, Hiromi…[et al.]. Comparison of Healthcare Workers Transferring Patients Using Either Conventional Or Robotic Wheelchairs: Kinematic, Electromyographic, and Electrocardiographic Analyses. Journal of Healthcare Engineering No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1108688
American Medical Association (AMA)
Matsumoto, Hiromi& Ueki, Masaru& Uehara, Kazutake& Noma, Hisashi& Nozawa, Nobuko& Osaki, Mari…[et al.]. Comparison of Healthcare Workers Transferring Patients Using Either Conventional Or Robotic Wheelchairs: Kinematic, Electromyographic, and Electrocardiographic Analyses. Journal of Healthcare Engineering. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1108688
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1108688