ArticleJournal of patient experience2017
Benefits Achieved for Patients Through Application of Height-Adjustable Examination Tables.
Article in Journal of patient experience, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Disability and Ableism in Medicine: A Curriculum for Medical Students.MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesAmbulatory care is a rapidly growing segment of overall healthcare delivery and populations seen in ambulatory care settings are aging resulting in many patients with mobility limitations. Mounting a fixed height examination table can present a challenge to a patient with mobility limitations and may be somewhat difficult for the general patient population. This study sought to investigate potential benefits to the patient which might be achieved through introduction of height adjustable examination tables.
methodsA data collection tool was administered to patients at the time of a regularly scheduled clinic visit intended to measure exertion required, level of difficulty and feeling of safety.
resultsBoth patients requiring assistance and independent patients reported higher exertion, more difficulty and feeling less safe when mounting higher fixed height versus height adjustable examination tables.
conclusionsHeight adjustable examination tables provide benefits to patients and should be considered when seeking furnishings for ambulatory care clinics.
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