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Adaptive equipment
Published in Michael Y. Wang, Andrea L. Strayer, Odette A. Harris, Cathy M. Rosenberg, Praveen V. Mummaneni, Handbook of Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Spinal Medicine for Nurses and Advanced Practice Health Professionals, 2017
Occupational, physical, and speech therapists each assess a patient’s specific needs to maximize independence and safety, making adaptive equipment recommendations. Adaptive equipment can be defined as devices utilized by individuals with physical impairments in activities of daily living (ADLs). Therapists also train and educate patients and their caregivers in the use of this adaptive equipment. In general, adaptive equipment falls into the categories discussed in the following sections.
Geriatric Strokes and Brain Injuries
Published in K. Rao Poduri, Geriatric Rehabilitation, 2017
Jean L. Nickels, Maya Modzelewska
At each level of rehabilitation, the focus is on functional improvement in areas of mobility, self-care tasks, swallowing, language, and cognition. Both patients and their caregivers receive training. The patient is evaluated for and trained in the use of the appropriate adaptive equipment. Medical monitoring is available for the prevention of common complications and for the treatment of medical comorbidities.
Going to the Source: The Use of Qualitative Methodology in a Study of the Needs of Adults with Cerebral Palsy
Published in Jerry A. Johnson, David A. Ethridge, Developmental Disabilities: A Handbook for Occupational Therapists, 2013
Further review of gathered data combined with data from similar studies may yield information about the impact of significantly limiting physical disability on adaptation. Such research can yield additional information about the value of work and leisure experience for individuals born with disabilities. Research remains to be conducted regarding the relationship between attendants and the disabled adults they serve. Issues related to utilization of and relationship with adaptive equipment need further exploration. Specific topics include the relationship between the individual and his or her wheelchair, the physiological and psychological consequences of restraint, and the relationship between wheelchair positioning and function.
Influence of adaptive video gaming on quality of life and social relationships
Published in Assistive Technology, 2023
Drew H. Redepenning, Sara A. Huss, Shivaali Maddali
Beyond providing a means for participation and social interaction, adaptive gaming can also be translational to many functional tasks for daily independence. This is reinforced by the finding that over two thirds of participants in this study use their adaptive gaming equipment for activities other than gaming (Table 1). Many participants reported using their equipment for computer access, communication, and even vocational or educational purposes. Therefore, adaptive gaming may introduce adaptive equipment in a form that is more motivational to users. This is significant, as a lack of motivation has been shown to lead to an abandonment of assistive technology devices (Phillips & Zhao, 1993). Users may be more likely to accept and be motivated to use the adaptive equipment if it is introduced for gaming first. Since adaptive equipment has been shown to be a positive predictor for return-to-work success for individuals with disabilities (Marini et al., 2008), this may have long term vocational and educational benefits. Furthermore, the increase in life satisfaction, self-esteem, and social integration that may result from participation in adaptive gaming might also lend to employment, as these factors have been proposed as important contributors to the increased employment rate seen in those who participate in adaptive recreational activities (Lastuka & Cottingham, 2016).
The Occupation-Based Intervention of Bathing: Cases in Home Health Care
Published in Occupational Therapy In Health Care, 2018
Rod Morgan, Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller
The transition from hospital to home is perhaps one of the most critical phases of rehabilitation, as it marks the beginning of the reintegration process (Turner et al., 2009). Adaptive equipment needs to be chosen based on economic means, physical and cognitive abilities, caregiver and client permission and acceptance, and environmental restrictions or accessibility. Wielandt, Mckenna, Tooth, and Strong (2002) report that a more client-centered approach such as client-centered training in the use of prescribed adaptive bathroom equipment is linked to increased utilization rates post hospitalization. The clients in these case reports had a primary concern in bathing as independently as possible. Each client had a different diagnosis and was independent with bathing prior to admission to hospitalization. There were various environmental, physical and cognitive challenges to consider. Each treatment focused on client specific deficits and challenges, and the occupational therapist had to assess and take these obstacles into consideration for successful treatment. After surveying over 100 occupational therapists, a study by Gooch (2003) found that many therapists used simulated environments or interviews to assess bathing where findings indicated further research to focus on client-centered priorities and the critical need to incorporate the use of water into bathing assessment and treatment. What was distinct about these cases were that the clients actually performed the ADL of bathing, instead of simulation, interview, and/or discussion. While the literature is limited in this type of occupation-based engagement in treatment, reviews including occupation-based bathing are in line with these findings (Murphy et al., 2007; Wolf et al., 2014).
The lived experience following free functioning muscle transfer for management of pan-brachial plexus injury: reflections from a long-term follow-up study
Published in Disability and Rehabilitation, 2021
Sara Brito, Jennifer White, Nikos Thomacos, Bridget Hill
The participants also had reportedly accessed various adaptive equipment to assist with daily activities. Several participant had also undergone driving assessments and been prescribed adaptive equipment (e.g., for car, home, work).So, I've got lots of equipment that helps out just makes it [cooking and cleaning] a lot easier. Mason