Try: Determine the cr’ cr”s needs ask cr about preferred transfer method his ability to help use of special padding or a device for collecting urine probability of spasms reduce cr cr’s anxiety by announcing each step of the transfer before it begins prepare the dental area remove the dental chair armrest or move it out of the transfer area relocate the hoses foot controls operatory light and bracket table from the transfer path position the dental chair at the same height as the wheelchair or slightly lower prepare the wheelchair remove the footrests position the wheelchair close to and parallel to the dental chair lock the wheels in place and turn the front casters forward remove the wheelchair armrest next to the dental chair check for any special padding or equipment perform the two-person caregiver and clinician transfer support the patient while detaching the safety belt transfer any special padding or equipment from the wheelchair to the dental chair clinician stand behind cr help cr cross his arms across his chest clinician places his arms under cr cr’s upper arms and grasps cr’s wrists caregiver (cg) place both hands under cr cr’s lower thighs initiate and lead the lift at a prearranged count 1-2-3-lift clinician and cg using leg and arm muscles while bending the back as little as possible gently lift cr cr’s torso and legs at the same time securely position cr in the dental chair and replace the armrest position cr after the transfer center cr in the dental chair reposition the special padding and safety belt as needed for cr cr’s comfort if a urine-collecting device is used straighten the tubing and place the bag below the level of the bladder

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

Information: n/a

References: wheelchair transfer a health care provider provider’s guide by national institute of dental and craniofacial research available at

Keywords: Transferring wheelchair dental office medical appointment dental chair

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Position the wheelchair close to and parallel to the dental chair lock the wheels in place turn the casters forward and remove the armrest raise the dental chair until it is slightly higher than the wheelchair and remove the armrest transfer any special padding transfer cr using the two-person transfer support the patient while detaching the safety belt transfer any special padding or equipment from the dental chair to the wheelchair clinician stand behind cr help cr cross his arms across his chest clinician places his arms under cr cr’s upper arms and grasps cr’s wrists caregiver (cg) place both hands under cr cr’s lower thighs initiate and lead the lift at a prearranged count 1-2-3-lift clinician and cg using leg and arm muscles while bending the back as little as possible gently lift cr cr’s torso and legs at the same time reposition cr in wheelchair attach the safety belt and check the tubing of the urine-collecting device if there is one and reposition the bag replace the armrest and footrests

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

Information: n/a

References: wheelchair transfer a health care provider provider’s guide by national institute of dental and craniofacial research available at

Keywords: Transferring wheelchair dental office medical appointment dental chair

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Lift one side of the cr cr’s body up slightly or tilt him to one side slide the sling underneath cr’s buttocks lift or tilt the cr to the other side and spread the sling evenly under cr attach the sling to the mechanical lift raise the cr by pumping the lift manually or by turning the lift on ask the cr to stay still during the lift move the lift until the cr is over the bed or the place where he is being transferred to slowly lower cr down until cr is seated move cr into a position so that he is comfortable unhook the sling from the lift leave the sling under the cr just in case he she needs to transfer him again

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

Information: n/a

References: wheel chair transfers available at

Keywords: Wheelchair transfer transferring mechanical lift

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Place the gait belt around cr cr’s hips and buttocks then place one end of the sliding board under cr’s buttocks the sliding board should form a bridge between the place the cr is transferring from such as the bed and the wheelchair put one knee between the cr cr’s knees hold the gait belt or its handles slowly slide the cr across the board to the wheelchair ask the cr to help by pushing his her palms on the board and moving towards the wheelchair remove the board once the cr is seated in the wheelchair

Materials: Gait belt sliding board wheelchair

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

Information: n/a

References: wheel chair transfers available at

Keywords: Wheelchair transfer transferring sliding board

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Place the gait or transfer belt around the cr cr’s hips and buttocks slowly move cr to the edge of the bed or chair that cr is transferring from ask cr to lean forward hold the belt or its handles then bend from the hips and knees holding the cr close to cg’s body lift cr up and then lower cr into the wheelchair move cr cr’s arms and legs so that cr is comfortable

Materials: Gait belt wheelchair

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

Information: n/a

References: wheel chair transfers available at

Keywords: Wheelchair transfer transferring sitting transfer

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Place the wheelchair at an angle on the cr cr’s strong side lock the brakes of the wheelchair raise or remove the footrests and remove the armrest closer to cr put the transfer belt around cr cr’s waist ask cr to put his arms on cg’s hips or at his side put one knees between the cr cr’s knees grip the belt or its handles bend knees and rock using forward and backward motions ask the cr to help by pushing up with his strong arm or leg take small steps and turn both body and the cr cr’s body together have the cr take small steps with the cg step together until the cr cr’s back is in front of the wheelchair if possible ask the cr to reach back for the armrest on the wheelchair behind him this may bring the wheelchair closer and may make it easier for the cr to sit down bend forward to lower cr onto the wheelchair put the wheelchair wheelchair’s footrests and armrest back to their place

Materials: Gait belt wheelchair

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

Information: n/a

References: wheel chair transfers available at

Keywords: Wheelchair transfer transferring sitting transfer

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Place wheelchair at an angle on the cr cr’s strong side lock the brakes of the wheelchair raise or remove the footrests and remove the armrest closer to cr put the transfer belt around cr cr’s waist ask cr to put his arms on caregiver’s cg hips or at his side put one knees between cr’s knees keep shoulders and chest up instead of leaning forward ask cr to lean forward and put some of his weight on cg lean back slightly grip the belt or its handles bend knees and rock forward and backward lift cr slightly up and move him each time rock 2 to 4 more times until the cr has been moved scooted in the wheelchair

Materials: Gait belt wheelchair

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: wheel chair transfers available at

Keywords: Wheelchair transfer transferring gait belt

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Bend knees while transferring move from the hips do not move cr using back muscles do not leave feet in place and twist body at the waist during transfer keep arms in close to body rather than stretching them out during transfer place feet as wide apart as hips keep back curved rather than holding it straight do not bend head forward during transfer never let the cr hold or hug you around the neck during transfer stand very close to the cr during transfer use your body body’s momentum force gained by moving to move the cr

Materials: n/a

Categories: Medical Physical, Personal, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from the internet website www drugs com wheel chair transfers by staff writer no date

Keywords: Wheelchair transfer transferring

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: To move cr from a chair or bed into a wheelchair prepare the wheelchair and the cr for the transfer fasten the gait belt securely around the cr cr’s waist ask the cr to hold on to cg if he can bend forward at the waist and bend knees grab the belt or its handles around the back of the cr rock gently back and forth about three times with the cr on the third time help the cr up to a standing position turn with small steps until the cr cr’s back is in front of the wheelchair ask the cr to help by reaching for the wheelchair behind him this may make it easier for the cr to sit down in the wheelchair bend forward while bending knees and lower the cr so that he is sitting in the wheelchair check that the wheelchair is safe and the cr is comfortable

Materials: Gait or transfer belt wheelchair

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

Information: n/a

References: wheel chair transfers available at

Keywords: Wheelchair transfer transferring gait belt

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Roll cr onto his side slide the sling underneath him roll the cr onto the other side and spread the sling evenly under him if the cr is lying down raise the head of the bed so he is sitting up correctly attach the sling sling’s hooks straps or chains to the lift lift the cr by pumping or plugging in the lift ask the cr to keep still while he is being lifted up move the lift until the cr is over the wheelchair slowly lower him into it move the cr into a position so that he is comfortable unhook the sling from the lift leave the sling under the cr in case he needs to be transferred again

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

Information: n/a

References: wheel chair transfers available at

Keywords: Wheelchair transfer transferring mechanical lift

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed