PT 5101 Lecture 10: Patient Transfers and Mobility
10 Mar 2017
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Transfers: safe movement of a person from one surface to another (bed to chair) or from one position to another (sit to stand) None assistance to complete the task safely and in an acceptable time frame. Gait or transfer belt (oral or tactile cues) from. Assistive device another person to perform the activity safely and in an acceptable time frame. Gait or transfer belt cues from another person. Assistive device position close to, but not touching, the person to perform the activity safely and in an acceptable time frame. Gait or transfer belt to maintain contact with the. Assistive device patient or safety belt to complete the task. Contact guard is usually needed to assist if there is a loss of balance. Stand assist lift from clinician to complete task. Mechanical lift with full sling from clinician to complete. Mechanical lift with full swing participate, and the clinician.
