In this webinar
Could Exosuits reduce fatigue and injury amongst homecare workers as they support their clients through daily activities? In the healthcare field, Client/Patient Handling musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are the most common primary lost time injury. In other industries, such as automotive and construction, exosuits have been used as one approach to potentially reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
This webinar will share the results of a CRE-MSD funded research project that explored the feasibility and usefulness of exosuits in home healthcare by examining healthcare providers’ perceptions of their comfort, practicality, and usefulness.
About the presenters
Dr. Catherine Brookman is the Associate Director of Knowledge Transfer and Exchange for CRE-MSD and the lead of their Client/Patient Handling Community of Practice. Catherine is a gerontologist specializing in the health and safety of older adults. She is a dynamic authority on Ontario’s Personal Support Worker (PSW) occupation. She has extensive expertise in gerontology, health and safety and accreditation, specializing in research and the development and evaluation of programs and services for older adults. Catherine holds Doctorate, Masters, and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Toronto.
Dr. Emily King is the Director of Research at VHA Home HealthCare, where she leads a research team focused on creating evidence to inform better care for home care clients, create safer teams of care providers, and build toward a more connected health system. An experienced home care researcher with backgrounds in mechanical and biomedical engineering, her current research foci include pursuing opportunities to improve safety and quality of work-life for home and community care providers, promoting mobility and independence for seniors living at home, and increasing the accessibility of the built environment. She holds multiple patents and has contributed to the development of assistive technologies for toileting, mobility and safe patient lifting. Emily’s academic preparation includes a Master’s and PhD from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. She currently holds Assistant Professor status in the Division of Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, a visiting scientist appointment at KITE-UHN, and adjunct assistant professor status in the University of Waterloo’s School of Public Health Sciences.
Registration
This is a free webinar, but registration is required to reserve your spot. Please complete the below registration form.
For assistance, please contact Betina Butler at bbutler@uwaterloo.ca.
Disclaimer: CRE-MSD receives funding through a grant provided by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The views expressed are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect those of the Centre nor of the Province of Ontario.