These are the overall rankings of lateral-transfer devices from a study by Andrea Baptiste and John Lloyd of the Patient Safety Center of the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, FL.
Friction-Reducing Devices: Biomechanical Study Rankings
April 1, 2005
Friction-Reducing Devices: Biomechanical Study Rankings
These are the overall rankings of lateral-transfer devices from a study by Andrea Baptiste and John Lloyd of the Patient Safety Center of the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, FL. The rankings were based on a biomechanical study that analyzed the applied forces experienced by caregivers using the devices and the percentage of the population with enough strength in specific joints to accomplish the transfer.
- Lateral Transfer Aide by Phil-E-Slide
- Aqua Elite flat sheet set by Phil-E-Slide
- MaxiSlide by Arjo
- HoverMatt
- Air Pal by Hill-Rom
- Easy Transfer System by Romedic (Not readily available in the United States)
- Maxi-Trans (Not readily available in the United States)
- Slipp Patient Transfer System
- Resident Transit Assist by Hill-Rom (No longer available)
- Disposal plastic bag
- Draw sheet