Clinical rationale
Provision of equipment to use during personal care activities will assist a person with a spinal cord injury to increase their participation and independence.
To maximise the independence of a person with a spinal cord injury when completing personal care tasks, their home may need to be modified to meet their needs. See home modifications section.
Options
Feeding
- Angled cutlery
- Ringed cutlery
- Cutlery with built up handles
- Cutlery inserted into palmar bands
- Plates with built up sides
- Non-slip mats
- Lightweight mugs
- Drink bottle with handles
- Drinking systems attached to wheelchair.
Dressing
- Dressing sticks
- Loops sewn onto clothing
- Adaptable clothing.
Grooming
- Toothbrush in palmar band
- Shaver in pouch with palmar band.
Note: This list is not exhaustive.
Further information
Product options and suppliers
- Independent Living Centres Australia (formerly Assistive Technology Australia) [cited 21 May 2024]