Preliminary evaluation of an automated robotic transfer assist device in the home setting.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of six weeks of routine use of a novel robotic transfer device, the AgileLife Patient Transfer System, on mobility-related health outcomes, task demand, and satisfaction relative to previous transfer methods.

Materials and methods

Six end users and five caregivers used the system in their homes for six weeks. Participants completed several surveys examining perceived demands related to preparing and performing a transfer and mobility-related health outcomes pre and post intervention. Participants were also asked about their satisfaction with using the technology compared to previous transfer methods.

Results

Both end users and caregivers reported reduction in perceived physical demand (p = 0.007) and

SUBMITTER: Kulich HR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10759809 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature