Biomechanical Analysis of Nursing Tasks for Physical Relief by Collaborative Robotics 1st ed.

Biomechanical Analysis of Nursing Tasks for Physical Relief by Collaborative Robotics 1st ed.

By Anna Brinkmann (Author)

• Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing: Highlights the significant health risks posed by musculoskeletal disorders, especially in occupations with high physical demands like nursing, leading to absenteeism and disability.
• Robotic Assistance Systems: Introduces robotic systems as a revolutionary solution to assist in manual patient handling, with the potential to improve the health and safety of caregivers.
• Quantified Impact: For the first time, the study quantifies the impact of a collaborative robotic system in patient repositioning, showing significant reduction in the physical effort required by nurses, resulting in physical relief.
• Future Foundation: Lays the groundwork for future studies and practical applications of robotic technology in nursing, particularly in improving the physical demands of caregiving.

Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most significant health risks contributing to the global decline in mental health and physical performance. Occupations with high physical work demands, such as patient handling in nursing, are associated with high rates of long-term absenteeism and disability due to musculoskeletal pain and disorders. Robotic assistance systems are revolutionizing bedside care and could provide a healthy future for caregivers. For the first time, the potential of a collaborative robotic system to assist nurses in a manual patient handling scenario has been quantified. Using the system significantly reduced the maximum effort required, resulting in physical relief. It demonstrates the feasibility of robot-assisted patient repositioning and highlights the need for interdisciplinary research to adaptively respond to the individual needs and functional abilities of nurses. This work provides a foundation for future research and practical implementation. The use of robotics is innovative, contemporary, widely applicable, and promising for reducing existing risk factors in nursing care.

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