Transfers and moving around
Task or activity | Expected functional outcome | Equipment |
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Bed mobility | Moderate assist to independent | Motorised height adjustable bed with head raise and knee break; rails may be required. King single or larger ensemble bed may be used. |
Transfers | Minimal assist to independent | Mobile floor or powered ceiling hoist with sling may be required. With or without transfer board. |
Mobility (Manual) | Independent on flat and even surfaces; variable assistance on uneven ground | Lightweight rigid or folding frame manual wheelchair with modified push rims, e.g. rubber-coated rims and with or without power assist or add-on device and push mitts. |
Mobility (Power, including power add on devices) | Independent | Power wheelchair recommended for long distances or outdoor mobility. |
Transport | Independent driving from wheelchair or in vehicle | Appropriate adaptions for self-drive, adaptive technique to transfer self and wheelchair into vehicle or with wheelchair hoist. Pressure redistribution cushion for car. |
Self-care
Task or activity | Expected functional outcome | Equipment |
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Pressure redistribution and positioning | Minimal assist to independent | Pressure redistribution cushion. Postural support equipment, e.g. lateral supports. Pressure relieving or redistribution mattress. Heel suspension device, e.g. boot or pillow/foam cushion. Skin inspection mirror. |
Toileting | Minimal assist to independent | Mobile shower commode with custom padded seat with full or partial side cut out for access. Adaptive equipment may be useful, e.g. suppository inserter. |
Showering | Minimal assist to independent | Mobile shower commode as above recommended. Shower chair without arm supports with padded seat cushion. Padded tub transfer bench. Handheld shower. |
Dressing | Minimal assist to independent | With or without adaptive techniques and equipment. |
Grooming | Independent | With or without adaptive techniques and equipment, e.g. built-up handles. |
Eating or feeding | Independent | With or without adaptive equipment and techniques, e.g. ringed or built-up cutlery. Over bed table with height adjustment. |
Domestic life
Task or activity | Expected functional outcome | Equipment |
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Meal preparation, housework, shopping, home and garden maintenance | Moderate to total assist | Adaptive equipment, e.g. long handled aids, built up handles, specific kitchen appliances, and environmental modifications. Technology to operate home appliances. Personal alarm device. |