EUlift app

Introduction:

eUlift is an Erasmus+ project (2016-2019) which provides a full training in patient handling for caregivers and for trainers.

Our project aims for a long-term solution from a self-regulated perspective and integrates an innovative approach, i.e. an app that can be consulted at every step. We paid particular attention to detailed descriptions of the specific patient handling techniques, postures, and movements. We also explicitly focused on an academic approach with regard to training the caregivers (see the Train the trainer manual).

As a theoretical framework, an e-book was developed with full explanation concerning general ergonomics, anatomy,…