Choosing assistive devices : a guide for users and professionals / Helen Pain, Lindsay McLellan, Sally Gore.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pain, Helen, 1950-

Contributor:

McLellan, D. Lindsay.

Gore, Sally, 1952-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Self-help devices for people with disabilities--Evaluation.

Self-help devices for people with disabilities.

People with disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (338 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Jessica Kingsley, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Bringing together information about the needs of people with disabilities and the equipment available for them, this accessible guide shows how the two can be brought together to provide an effective match of person and product. The authors have reviewed the available evidence that informs choice of the most appropriate assistive device to meet individual need. This much-needed guide sets out the many issues involved in choices about equipment, including availability, carers' requirements, possible funding and importantly the users' physical and intellectual capacity, opinions and lifestyle. U

Contents:

Contents; Ackowledgements; Preface; Part 1; Chapte 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Methods used in Evaluating Assistive Devices; Part 2; Chapter 3: Seating; Chapter 4: Toileting and Continence; Chapter 5: Bathing and Showering; Chapter 6: Assisted Moving and Handling; Part 3; Chapter 7: Conclusion; Appendix 1: Decision-making and problem-solving; References; Appendix 2: Organisations Involved in assistive Technology; Appendix 3: Glossary; Appendix 4: Literature Search Strategies; Subject Index; Author Index;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781283904391

128390439X

9781846426476

1846426472

OCLC:

191039107