Transfer Belts for Position Changes in Partially Mobile Patients: Safety and Guidelines

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RB1376-000

Question

  1. What is the comparative safety of transfer belts versus lift belts for changing positions of partially mobile patients?
  2. What are the evidence based guidelines regarding manual transfer aids for positional changes in partially mobile patients?

Key Message

No evidence was found regarding the safety transfer belts for changing positions of partially mobile patients. Additionally, no evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding manual transfer aids for positional changes in partially mobile patients.