What can you do yourself: patient-related actions - Switching position - Switching position
Onderdeel van: Physical strain
This is the best way to handle Prepare the patient for the action, tell them what the intention is. Take into account the possibilities and impossibilities of the patient. Verbally and non-verbally, encourage the patient to cooperate as much as possible. Avoid moving it only if the load requires too much effort. Make use of aids as much as possible. Make sure you have a good working height. Make sure you have enough work space. Make use of your own body weight. Pushing is better than pulling. View the practice guideline Moving in bed. See also the videos at Transfer.
