Exploring the efficacy of portable lift-assist devices relative to large mechanical lifts to lift fallen residents

The purpose of this project is to determine if emerging portable lift-assist technologies provide a viable solution to address care partners concerns and limitations to lifting fallen residents. This is important because lifting a fallen resident from the floor to an upright or transferrable position can expose caregiver’s to harmful ergonomic hazards, and the use of current large mechanical lift assist devices may not be feasible.