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ArticleThe journal of spinal cord medicine2023

Comparison of trunk mechanics and spatiotemporal outcomes in caregivers using a robotic assisted transfer device and a mobile floor lift.

Mark Greenhalgh, Eline R Blaauw, Theresa Crytzer, Nikitha Deepak, Garrett G Grindle, Alicia M Koontz, Rory A Cooper

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Article in The journal of spinal cord medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mark GreenhalghHuman Engineering Research Laboratories, US Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Eline R BlaauwHuman Engineering Research Laboratories, US Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Theresa CrytzerHuman Engineering Research Laboratories, US Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Nikitha DeepakHuman Engineering Research Laboratories, US Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Garrett G GrindleHuman Engineering Research Laboratories, US Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Alicia M KoontzHuman Engineering Research Laboratories, US Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2222-3673
Rory A CooperHuman Engineering Research Laboratories, US Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe purpose of this study was to compare trunk mechanics, distance covered, and average instantaneous velocity and acceleration recorded with caregivers performing transfer tasks using a research mannequin with both a prototype robotic assisted transfer device (RATD) and a mobile floor lift.

designCross-Sectional.

settingBiomechanics Lab and Human Engineering Research Laboratories.

participantsCaregivers (

interventionRobotic Assisted Transfer Device. OUTCOME MEASURES: Range of flexion-extension, lateral bend, and axial rotation; distance covered; average instantaneous velocity and acceleration.

resultsCaregivers performing transfers using the RATD as compared to when using the moble floor lift reported significantly smaller range of trunk flexion-extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation, and reported lower pelvic based distance covered and slower average instantaneous velocity and acceleration (P < 0.001).

conclusionThe design and usability of a RATD indicates design driven mobility advantages over clinical standard mobile floor lifts due to its ability to expand the workspace while further reducing risk factors for low back pain. While the concept is promising, further testing is required to address limitations and confirm the concept for clinical applications.

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Robotic Surgical ProceduresSpinal Cord InjuriesBiomechanical PhenomenaCaregiversCross-Sectional StudiesHumansPelvisAssistive technologyClinical biomechanicsHandling and movingHealthcare personnelRobotics

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PMID34505828
PMCPMC9897759
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