Fall Risk Associated with Mechanical Lifts in Nursing Homes

Use of mechanical lifts for patient transfer has decreased incidence of work-related injuries, increased efficiency of transfers, improved patient comfort and safety, is cost effective, reduced pressure ulcers and has been proposed to decrease patient falls. However, little data is available on fall risk reduction and mortality benefit. This case control retrospective study examines fall rate linked to mechanical lifts like the Hoyer lift in Nursing Homes.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - February 27, 2019 Category: Health Management Authors: Sandita Seecharan, S. Seecharan, J. Genese, C. Arana, A. Liggett, N. Kulsum, R. Ahmad Tags: Research Source Type: research