Ceiling lifts have been implemented in skilled nursing facilities to reduce the physical demands associatedwith patient-handling activities. However, despite the apparent ergonomic advantages of using suchinterventions, multiple studies have reported the reluctance of health care professionals to use the providedceiling lifts. This study investigated factors that affect the adoption of ceiling lift interventions andconsidered a process that involves individuals progressing through multiple stages of change that ultimatelylead to an intervention’s use. Eighteen participants from three nursing homes, who have had opportunity touse ceiling lifts, completed a survey and were interviewed afterwards. Four physically demanding taskswhere ceiling lifts would benefit the healthcare provider were examined with regard to their adoption stagesand the factors that affect their use. The findings show that for obviously physically demanding tasks, mostparticipants fully adopt the use of a ceiling lift. However, when using a ceiling lift leads to a decrease inwork efficiency or could result in adverse effects, a participant’s tolerance of physical demands increasesbeyond recommended levels and results in the use of compromised lift methods.
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