Clinical rationale
A mobile shower commode is usually recommended for hygiene tasks. However, there are circumstances where alternative equipment may be considered for a person who does sideways transfers or walks. These include:
- living in temporary accommodation
- travel.
The absence of shoulder pathology is essential. The increased risk of shoulder overuse injuries should be considered when prescribing this equipment.
Options
- Padded transfer bench for use in shower recess or over bath
- Shower chair or stool with or without arm supports and a padded seat or cushion
- Bath board – consider whether cushion or padding is required for pressure management
- Padded toilet seat
- Low profile commode cushions e.g. air or gel
- Portable toilet seat cushions
- Shower trolley
- Padded over toilet aid.
Further information
Clinical practice tools
- Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service. Mobile Shower Commode Assessment and Prescription Tool for Therapists [pdf]. Woolloongabba: Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service; 2017 [cited 5 March 2021].
- Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service. Assistive Technology: Shower commodes. Woolloongabba: Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service; 2017 [cited 5 March 2021]. Handmade commode seat pdfs in various configurations.