Near-1: the evaluation of usability and task load demand of a motorized lifter for patient transfer

Abdul Halim NSS 1 , Mohd Ripin Z 1 , Law MJJ 1 , Karunagaran J 1 , Yusof MI 2 , Shaharudin S 3 Show all authors , Yusuf A 4 , Ridzwan MIZ 1

Affiliations 

  • 1 Neurorehabilitation Engineering and Assistance Systems Research (NEAR), School of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia
  • 2 Department of Orthopaedic, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • 3 Exercise & Sports Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • 4 Nursing Programme, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol, 2024 May;19(4):1531-1538.
PMID: 37162275 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2210619

Abstract

PURPOSE: Despite the proven benefits of motorized lifting devices in reducing the physical stresses experienced by nurses during patient transfers, the low adoption of these devices remains limited. The study aimed to assess the perceptions of nurses regarding the new motorized lifting device (NEAR-1) in terms of their perceived workload and usability during patient transfers.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the perceptions of nurses (n = 45) and students (n = 6) when performing patient transfers from bed to wheelchair and vice versa using the NEAR-1 compared to an existing floor lift, walking belt, and manual transfer. Participants filled out surveys evaluating the perceived task demands and usability of the NEAR-1, as well as open-ended interviews.

RESULTS: The use of the NEAR-1 significantly reduced the mean of all NASA-TLX constructs (p 

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