Wheelchair Transfer: A Health Care Provider's Guide
Author: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
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Some patients who use wheelchairs can transfer themselves into the dental chair, but others need assistance. The extent of your involvement will depend on the patients or caregivers ability to help. Most people can be transferred safely from wheelchair to dental chair and back by using the two-person method. The following outline describes a safe transfer with a minimum of apprehension for the patient and clinician. Practice these steps before doing an actual patient transfer.
Program: Community Health
Submitted Date: Jun 12, 2017 | Modified Date: Sep 30, 2025
Primary Toolkit: Health and Disability Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: N/A
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Institution Type: Association,
Keywords: Access to Care, Health & Disability, Vulnerable Populations
