02976nam 2200601Ia 450 991045567700332120200520144314.01-283-90439-X1-84642-647-2(CKB)111087028275312(EBL)290964(OCoLC)191039107(SSID)ssj0000121726(PQKBManifestationID)11922692(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000121726(PQKBWorkID)10110559(PQKB)10855989(MiAaPQ)EBC290964(Au-PeEL)EBL290964(CaPaEBR)ebr10064427(CaONFJC)MIL421689(OCoLC)437178190(EXLCZ)9911108702827531220030428d2003 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrChoosing assistive devices[electronic resource] a guide for users and professionals /Helen Pain, Lindsay McLellan, Sally GoreLondon Jessica Kingsley20031 online resource (338 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-85302-985-8 Includes bibliographical references and index.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; 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. USelf-help devices for people with disabilitiesEvaluationPeople with disabilitiesElectronic books.Self-help devices for people with disabilitiesEvaluation.People with disabilities.617.03Pain Helen1950-1046192McLellan D. Lindsay1046193Gore Sally1952-1046194MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910455677003321Choosing assistive devices2472935UNINA