EMS Back‑Up ergonomic program to make paramedics' patient lifting safer
Investigation on the Benefit of a Structured Manual Handling Training Program Regarding Paramedics' Technical Proficiency, Knowledge, and Behavioral Intentions on Clinical Practice Safety.
This tests the EMS Back‑Up ergonomic program with frontline EMTs and paramedics to see if it reduces injuries and makes lifting and moving patients safer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT07502131 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional program is being implemented among frontline EMTs and paramedics at Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital. Participants receive the EMS Back‑Up ergonomic training and any associated tools or protocols aimed at safer manual handling and patient transport. Researchers will monitor handling practices, injury reports, and related safety outcomes before and after the intervention. Data collection likely includes surveys, incident records, and direct or video‑observation of lifting technique to detect changes in safety and injury incidence.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Frontline EMTs or paramedics who are actively working and involved in patient handling and transport are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Administrative staff, students or trainees not yet in clinical practice, and personnel who do not perform manual patient handling are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lower lifting‑related injuries and improve on‑the‑job safety for EMS personnel.
How similar studies have performed: Similar ergonomic training programs for EMS and hospital staff have shown modest reductions in musculoskeletal injuries and better handling practices in prior studies, though results vary by setting and implementation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Frontline Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or paramedics. 2. Active duty personnel involved in patient handling and transport. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Non-frontline personnel (administrative only). 2. Students or trainees not yet in clinical practice.
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Liang-Fu Chen
- Email: chris2372660@gmail.com
- Phone: +886963055751
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.