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Reduction of musculoskeletal strain on caregivers with an electrically motorised castor on hospital beds

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Introduction: Studies show a high prevalence of back, shoulder and neck pain among caregivers. Moving hospital beds is a strenuous tasks for caregivers, especially due to heavy weights and long distances involved. To relieve the caregivers, motorised castors have been developed. The aim of this study [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

Source: German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)

DOI: 10.3205/25premus024

Authors: Bola, Alina, Hinricher, Niels, Schröer, Chris, Backhaus, Claus

Institution: FH Münster University of Applied Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7080753566

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