Patient handling devices are assistive device that help patients, who cannot move by themselves by transferring them from bed or chair to other places where they need to go. These assistive devices are helpful in hospitals and nursing homes and other medical centres. Patient handling equipment designed to help the patients with some mobility to the people who lack the strength to control their body movements. The mechanical devices that are used for manual patient handling are based on assessment of patient need mainly based on safety for the caregiver, the patient, and rehabilitation goals.
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