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Definition of design criteria of mechanical transfer: an interaction between engineering and health areas

Issue title: IEA 2012: 18th World congress on Ergonomics - Designing a sustainable future

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Luz, Taciana Ramos | de Oliveira Echternacht, Eliza Helena

Affiliations: Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627 – Laboratório Integrado de Produção e Saúde (LIPES) – sala 3300, MG, Brazil | Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627 – Laboratório Integrado de Produção e Saúde (LIPES) – sala 3300, MG, Brazil.

Note: [] Corresponding author. E-mail: tacianaluz@hotmail.com

Keywords: mechanical transfer, elderly, ergonomics, sling, transfer

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0409-1928

Journal: Work, vol. 41, no. Supplement 1, pp. 1928-1932, 2012

Published: 2012
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Abstract

This study aims to analyze the factors that justify the low use of a mechanical transfer in the context of a long-term institution. It is a device intended for internal transportation of individuals who have mobility problems. The analysis involves researchers from the fields of health and engineering in order to generate design criteria that consider the needs of caregivers and patients of this institution. To understand the reality of this site and their specificities, was used Ergonomic Work Analysis.

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