This review investigates the effectiveness of assistive devices in mitigating work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among nurses during patient transfer tasks. It encompasses lateral transfer and repositioning devices such as air-assisted devices, friction-reducing sheets, and sliding boards, as well as vertical lifting tools like ceiling lifts and floor lifts. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases identified relevant studies, and both quantitative and descriptive analyses were conducted on the collected data. The findings indicate that air-assisted devices and ceiling lifts exhibit superior effectiveness in reducing the physical stress associated with patient transfers. Air-assisted devices reduced required hand forces by 51.6%, spinal loadings by 31.5%, and muscle activities by 38.7%. Ceiling lifts significantly decreased required hand forces by 76.5%, spinal loadings by 81.6%, and muscle activities by 45.7%. In conclusion, this review underscores the effectiveness of air-assisted devices and ceiling lifts as valuable engineering controls for diminishing the risk of WMSDs among nurses during patient transfer tasks.