The Development of Bedridden Assisting Support Equipment (Base) To Reduce the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Nurses or Patient Handlers
Nurhayati Mohd Nur1, Muhammad Fariduddin Ibrahim2, Nur Nabilah Mohd Yusof3, Inarni Juliana Baidzawi4, Zailani Mohd Zaid5, Eida Nadirah Roslin6
1Nurhayati Mohd Nur, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology, Lot 2891, Jalan Jenderam Hulu, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia.
2Muhammad Fariduddin Ibrahim, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology, Lot 2891, Jalan Jenderam Hulu, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia.
3Nur Nabilah Mohd Yusof, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology, Lot 2891, Jalan Jenderam Hulu, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia.
4Inarni Juliana Baidzawi, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology, Lot 2891, Jalan Jenderam Hulu, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia.
5Zailani Mohd Zaid, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology, Lot 2891, Jalan Jenderam Hulu, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia.
6Eida Nadirah Roslin, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian France Institute, Section 14, Jalan Damai, Seksyen 14, 43650 Bandar BaruBangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on September 16, 2019. | Revised Manuscript received on 24 September, 2019. | Manuscript published on October 10, 2019. | PP: 5744-5747 | Volume-8 Issue-12, October 2019. | Retrieval Number: L40081081219/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.L4008.1081219
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Abstract: This paper aims to identify the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among nurses or patient handlers and to develop the assisted equipment in order to reduce the risk. The survey questionnaires have been distributed to the nurses in two medical centers in Klang Valley. The results indicated that they are exposed to the risk of WMSDs and one of the tasks contributed to the risk is changing bedridden patient diapers. Based on the interview conducted, there is no equipment available that could be used to assist in diapers changing process, and all the participants agreed on the idea to develop the Bedridden Assisting Support Equipment (BASE). The BASE has been designed and developed with the combination of the mechanical element, counterbalance systems, and ergonomic tools. The BASE is successfully performed its intended function in reducing the physical effort of nurses or patient handlers to change patient’s diapers which indirectly could reduce the risk of WMSDs. In addition, the BASE proved its effectiveness as only one person required when changing the diapers using BASE.
Keywords: WMSDs and one of BASE). The BASE has been designed.
Scope of the Article: Simulation Optimization and Risk Management