Where can a I test/evaluate a new patient transfer device

[deno2]

I am looking for a hospital research environment to test a
new patient transfer device (a wheelchair-like device)to make very ill bed-bound patients more mobile. Many patients with severe back pain find it difficult to leave bed, and this transfer device is a painless method of making them mobile.

Can anyone recommend a university/hospital (perhaps in the southeast US) that does this sort of research/testing/evaluation?

 

[bme0319]

Have you considered testing in a geriatric care facility (nursing home) environment? They lift and move patents frequently. Perhaps there is a privately held facility (or chain) that would be willing to allow some testing in the hopes of increasing productivity and safety of care givers. Maybe you could make a few sales, too.

Just a thought - good luck

PP