Article

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a safe patient
handling and mobility (SPHM) program on patient self-care outcomes. METHOD. We
used a retrospective cohort design. Data were obtained from the electronic
medical records of 1,292 patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation services.
Self-care scores from the FIM for patients who participated in rehabilitation
before implementation of an SPHM program were compared with the scores of
patients who participated after implementation of the program. RESULTS. Patients
who received inpatient rehabilitation services with an SPHM program were as
likely to achieve at least modified independence in self-care as those who
received inpatient rehabilitation services without an SPHM program. CONCLUSION.
SPHM programs may not affect self-care performance in adults receiving inpatient
rehabilitation services. However, more work must be done to define specific and
effective methods for integrating patient handling technologies into occupational
therapy practice.
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