Presentation
Whole Body Biomechanics When Egressing and Ingressing From a Bed
SessionPoster Session 2
DescriptionFalls when egressing and ingressing a hospital bed are common occurrences. The height of the bed may be one of the critical factors related to these falls, as it may result in non-optimal postures of the body, especially the lower extremities. The study evaluated individuals egressing and ingressing a bed using a motion capture system. Low bed height (25 to 39 cm) and high hospital bed height (63 to 87 cm) were shown to have greater flexion and abduction angles of the upper/lower arm, ankle, pelvis, knee, and head with more difficulty, less stability, and more slippery participant perception. Further, the results suggest that setting a hospital bed at mid-range height (39 -63 cm) could significantly reduce the risk of patient falls.
Event Type
Poster
TimeWednesday, October 15th5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
LocationRiverside East