The Emergence of COVID-19 to Augment the Patient Lateral Transfer Devices Market Growth
A lateral transfer is shifting a patient from surface to surface, such as bed to hospital cart, bed to bed, and others. Patient lateral transfer devices are ideal for transfers and repositioning of supine and dependent patients. In the recent years, the demand for lateral transfer devices has increased due to rising incidence of musculoskeletal disorders such as lower back pain (LBP) in healthcare workers. Hospital staff experience more low back pain than many other groups, however, the incidence varies among countries. Lower back pain is one of the most common occupational health problems that leads to serious emotional, sensory and physical problems for healthcare workers, especially nurses. Work activities involving twisting, bending, awkward static posture, frequent heavy lifting, and psychological stress are regarded as causal factors for many back injuries. Therefore, the demand for patient lateral transfer devices has increased across the globe, driving the growth of the...