Table 3.

Prevalence as percentage (%) of necessary assistive devices that were lacking in relation to back injury events among those who stated that one or more assistive devices were lacking.

Assistive Device that was Lacking	Percentage of Back Injury Cases
Sliding sheet	29.6%
Intelligent bed	19.0%
Walking aids	17.6%
Ceiling lift	12.7%
Floor lift	12.0%
Hospital bed	12.0%
Masterturner, electric	12.0%
Sling	11.3%
Wheelchair	9.9%
Masterturner	9.9%
Stand-assist lift	8.5%
Sliding boards	7.8%
Standing lift	7.8%
Gait belt	5.6%
Toilet-chair, electric	4.9%
Toilet-chair	4.2%