Development of a log-rolling device for patient care in healthcare settings

Abstract

Manual log-rolling is critical for spinal injury and immobile patients in hospital wards. In Sri Lanka, constrained resources, staff shortages, and absence of ergonomic equipment frequently led to suboptimal patient handling with risk of spinal misalignment and caregiver injury. An affordable, mechanically simple solution is needed for safe patient transfers in these settings. Therefore, this research was conducted to conceptualize a log-rolling device suitable for local hospitals lacking access to motorized aids.