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Record Nr.

UNINA9910455677003321

Autore

Pain Helen <1950->

Titolo

Choosing assistive devices [[electronic resource] ] : a guide for users and professionals / / Helen Pain, Lindsay McLellan, Sally Gore

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Jessica Kingsley, 2003

ISBN

1-283-90439-X

1-84642-647-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (338 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

McLellanD. Lindsay

GoreSally <1952->

Disciplina

617.03

Soggetti

Self-help devices for people with disabilities - Evaluation

People with disabilities

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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;

Sommario/riassunto

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