職業性脊椎損傷の外骨格使用者への介助行動におけるリスクアセスメントの提案

抄録

Powered exoskeletons are expected to provide a means of independent walking for patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI). However, safety measures for physical therapists who assist with walking training in medical settings are insufficient. Safety measures are necessary for walking training care, which places a large physical and mental burden. In this study, we analyzed the walking training assistance actions of SCI patients wearing an exoskeleton and performed a risk assessment (RA). As a result, the number of unacceptable risks was reduced after RA compared to before RA. In particular, the number of risks in step 3 was greatly reduced, suggesting that RA is also effective in walking support settings.