In addition to kindness, patience, attention and good communication with each patient, the transfer in and out of a wheelchair requires a great deal of muscle power. Even if the nurse or care assistant works kinaesthetically, the strain is high – particularly on their back. An uncomplicated lateral transfer would be much easier. However, traditional wheelchairs which protrude over the seat pose a major obstacle. With the trivida wheel, patients are now much less reliant on help from staff. In fact, depending on the level of mobility, they can even manage the transfer themselves. This is not just a huge relief for the nursing staff, very importantly, it can improve the patient’s personal dignity and sense of independence.

Thanks to the trivida wheel, many work activities of nursing staff can be significantly reduced or even omitted. This includes transfer onto the toilet, onto the shower stool, or the position change from and into the bed. The physical relief the trivida wheel provides will create greater job satisfaction and a higher level of staff retention. This is a huge benefit considering the shortage of quality staff in the nursing sector.