Publications by authors named "Conrad Fifelski"
Quantification of Lower Limb and Spine Muscle Activity in Manual Patient Handling - A Case Study.
Stud Health Technol Inform
June 2020
Manual patient handling is one of the physiological risk factors in care. The scientific focus so far, has primarily been on the analysis of lumbar compression during manual caregiving in order to improve the transfer facilitation of caregivers through technical systems. Reference is made in this context to the supportive functional role of the muscles of the lower limb.
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- The demand for long-term care is increasing, leading to a projected shortage of caregivers due to factors like early retirement and high job-related health risks.
- Many nursing staff experience physical strain from heavy workload and lifting, which exceeds their physical limits.
- This study explores the potential of collaborative robotic support systems to alleviate the physical demands on nursing staff, aiming to help them operate within safe strain limits.