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Several studies have evaluated repositioning aids, but typically for a single patient weight and often without estimating risk of injury based on biomechanical analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Ten nurses performed four repositioning activities on three participants (50, 77, 141 kg) using three repositioning aids (pair of friction-reducing sheets [FRS], turn and position glide sheet, air-assisted transfer device) and a draw sheet. Motion capture, hand forces, and ground reaction forces were recorded. Spine loading was estimated using a dynamic biomechanical model.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Hand forces and spine compression exceeded recommended limits for most patient weights and repositioning tasks with the draw sheet. FRS and glide sheet reduced these loads but still exceeded recommended limits for all but the 50-kg patient. Only the air-assisted transfer device reduced forces to accepted levels for all patient weights. Physical stresses were relatively low when turning patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Most repositioning aids are insufficient to properly mitigate risk of musculoskeletal injury in healthcare workers. 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