Moving and Handling Innovations e.g. Patient Turners - Patient Turners not only offer a much safer alternative for the carers involved in transferring a patient from one seated position to another but can also reduce the number of carers required to conduct this procedure safely.

Q - "What physical strength must the patient have to use a Patient Turner?".
A - "The patient must be able to weight-bear for a short period".

Q - "Can a Patient Turner be used to transport a patient as well as to effect a simple transfer?"
A - "No. The equipment is not suitable for this. New adaptations are currently being developed in Sweden for this purpose."

Q - "Can a patient turner be adjusted for different heights of patients?"
A - "Yes, and adjustable padded knee braces are also available".

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