Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Transfer Assessment
Evaluation of a patient's ability to move safely between surfaces such as bed to chair or wheelchair to toilet.
Full Definition
Transfer assessment involves systematic evaluation of a patient's capacity to move independently or with assistance between different surfaces and positions. This includes bed mobility, sit-to-stand transitions, wheelchair transfers, and toilet transfers. Assessment considers safety, technique, level of assistance required, and use of adaptive equipment. Transfer skills are critical for discharge planning and determining appropriate living arrangements.
Usage
Usage note: Specify direction of transfer and level of assistance; document safety concerns and equipment needs.
In Context
- "Transfer assessment revealed the need for sliding board assistance for wheelchair-to-bed mobility." — Occupational therapy evaluation
- "The patient achieved independence in all transfer activities except toilet transfers." — Discharge assessment
Also known as
mobility assessment
transfer evaluation
functional mobility
Don't confuse with
gait assessment
balance evaluation