Effects of Reinforced Education and Training on the Use of Hercules Lift Sheets on New Hire Nurses Beyond Initial Orientation
Advisor(s)
Dr. Jamie Hunsicker
Dr. Megan Lieb
Confirmation
1
Document Type
Poster
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Start Date
11-4-2025 11:00 AM
End Date
11-4-2025 11:50 AM
Abstract
Problem: Bedside nurses encounter many patient mobility interactions that put them at risk for musculoskeletal injuries, which may be mitigated by the use of assistive devices. Previous research studies found that more outdated assistive devices including friction reducing slide sheets and ceiling lifts are beneficial in reducing musculoskeletal risk in nurses. (Muona et al., 2022; Lee & Rempel, 2020). Other studies highlighted the lack of formal education at the time of orientation and continued education and training (Vendittelli et al., 2016). Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine if musculoskeletal discomfort decreased when bedside nurses received more frequent education on the use of Hercules lift sheets in comparison to only receiving education at new hire orientation. Method: A total of 300 newly hired nurses will participate in the pretest posttest design, single blind study. Both groups will be assessed on baseline musculoskeletal discomfort, attend orientation, and will be reassessed one year later. One group will receive four follow-up training sessions after orientation. Baseline and follow-up musculoskeletal discomfort will be measured using the Turkish version of the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (Erdinc et al., 2011). A researcher designed Hercules lift sheet checklist will be utilized to assess competency on the use of Hercules lift sheets. Conclusion: Nurses who have continued education and training on the use of Hercules lift sheets are expected to report less musculoskeletal discomfort compared to those who only receive education and training during orientation.
Recommended Citation
Meek, Natalie, "Effects of Reinforced Education and Training on the Use of Hercules Lift Sheets on New Hire Nurses Beyond Initial Orientation" (2025). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 46.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2025/Posters/46
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Effects of Reinforced Education and Training on the Use of Hercules Lift Sheets on New Hire Nurses Beyond Initial Orientation
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Problem: Bedside nurses encounter many patient mobility interactions that put them at risk for musculoskeletal injuries, which may be mitigated by the use of assistive devices. Previous research studies found that more outdated assistive devices including friction reducing slide sheets and ceiling lifts are beneficial in reducing musculoskeletal risk in nurses. (Muona et al., 2022; Lee & Rempel, 2020). Other studies highlighted the lack of formal education at the time of orientation and continued education and training (Vendittelli et al., 2016). Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine if musculoskeletal discomfort decreased when bedside nurses received more frequent education on the use of Hercules lift sheets in comparison to only receiving education at new hire orientation. Method: A total of 300 newly hired nurses will participate in the pretest posttest design, single blind study. Both groups will be assessed on baseline musculoskeletal discomfort, attend orientation, and will be reassessed one year later. One group will receive four follow-up training sessions after orientation. Baseline and follow-up musculoskeletal discomfort will be measured using the Turkish version of the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (Erdinc et al., 2011). A researcher designed Hercules lift sheet checklist will be utilized to assess competency on the use of Hercules lift sheets. Conclusion: Nurses who have continued education and training on the use of Hercules lift sheets are expected to report less musculoskeletal discomfort compared to those who only receive education and training during orientation.