Britta Geleijns
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Britta Geleijns is a researcher dedicated to advancing assistive technologies in healthcare, with a primary focus on improving patient handling and caregiver safety. Her key research areas include robotics for patient transfer, rehabilitation engineering, and the prevention of work-related injuries in clinical settings. Geleijns is best known for her work on the Patient Transfer and Rehabilitation (PTR) Robot, an intuitive, battery-powered hoist developed in collaboration with Zealand. This innovation addresses the critical challenge of safe patient mobility, reducing physical strain on caregivers while enhancing comfort and dignity for patients. Her 2023 paper on the PTR Robot, which has garnered 3 citations, highlights her commitment to translating engineering solutions into practical, real-world applications. By tackling the high risk of injuries associated with manual patient handling, Geleijns’ contributions are paving the way for safer, more efficient healthcare environments. Her work stands as a testament to the power of interdisciplinary collaboration, merging robotics with rehabilitation to create tools that benefit both caregivers and those in their care.
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