Injury Risk Assessment
Wiggermann, N., Zhou, J., & McGann, N. (2021). Effect of repositioning aids and patient weight on biomechanical stresses when repositioning patients in bed. Human factors, 63(4), 565-577. PDF
Waters, T. R. (2007). When is it safe to manually lift a patient?. AJN The American Journal of Nursing, 107(8), 53-58. Journal site (full-text)
Marras, W. S., Davis, K. G., Kirking, B. C., & Bertsche, P. K. (1999). A comprehensive analysis of low-back disorder risk and spinal loading during the transferring and repositioning of patients using different techniques. Ergonomics, 42(7), 904-926. PDF
Outpatient Rehab / Rehab Facilities
Darragh, A. R., Campo, M. A., Frost, L., Miller, M., Pentico, M., & Margulis, H. (2013). Safe-patient-handling equipment in therapy practice: Implications for rehabilitation. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67(1), 45-53. Journal site
Patient Mobility Assessment
Boynton, T., Kumpar, D., VanGilder, C. (2020). The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0: Advancing patient mobility.Am Nurs J. 2020;15(7):18-22. PDF
Program ROI / Cost Avoidance
Dang, T., Roberts, D., Murray, A., & Wiggermann, N. (2022). A return-on-investment model using clinical and economic data related to safe patient handling and mobility programs in the ICU. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 92, 103372. Journal site (full-text) On-Demand Webinar, October 2022
Teeple, E., Collins, J. E., Shrestha, S., Dennerlein, J. T., Losina, E., & Katz, J. N. (2017). Outcomes of safe patient handling and mobilization programs: a meta-analysis. Work, 58(2), 173-184. PubMed Full-text
Safety Culture / Worker Protection
Wiggermann, N., Francis, R., & Solomon, A. (2024). Individual and organizational factors associated with injury history and patient handling behaviors: Results from a nationwide survey of healthcare workers. Applied Ergonomics, 118, 104251. Journal site (full-text)
SPHM Program Management / Sustainment
Boynton, T. (2023). Coding and applying injury claims data to implement and sustain effective safe patient handling and mobility solutions. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 93, 103397. Journal site
Missar, V., Fray, M., Matz, M., Raphan, C., Weaver, W. (2016). Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Claims Coding: A Pragmatic and Functional Approach. White Paper. PDF
