Transfers and moving around
| Task or activity | Expected functional outcome | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Bed mobility | Independent | Motorised height adjustable bed with head raise, knee break and small rail may be indicated or ensemble bed. |
| Transfers | Independent | With or without transfer board. Mobile floor or powered ceiling hoist with sling may be required in some circumstances. |
| Mobility | Independent | Ultra-lightweight rigid or folding frame manual wheelchair. Power assist or add-on device or power wheelchair may be required for long distances. |
| Transport | Independent driving in vehicle | Hand controls to drive, adaptive technique to transfer self and chair into vehicle or with chair hoist. Pressure redistribution cushion for car. |
Self-care
| Task or activity | Expected functional outcome | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure redistribution and positioning | Independent | Pressure redistribution cushion. Postural support equipment. Pressure relieving or redistribution mattress or overlay. Heel suspension device, e.g. boot or pillow/foam cushion. Skin inspection mirror. |
| Toileting | Independent (May need some support) | Mobile shower commode with custom padded seat with full or partial side cut out for access recommended. Over toilet aid with custom padded seat. Padded toilet seat. |
| Showering | Independent | Mobile shower commode as above recommended. Shower chair without arm supports with padded seat cushion. Padded transfer bench. Handheld shower. |
| Dressing | Independent | Adaptive techniques, e.g. log rolling and long sitting for lower limb dressing. |
| Grooming | Independent | N/A |
| Eating or feeding | Independent | N/A |
| Other | Independent | Over bed table with height adjustment. |
Domestic life
| Task or activity | Expected functional outcome | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Meal preparation, housework, shopping, home and garden maintenance | Full assistance with heavy housework and home and garden maintenance only May need some support with shopping | Adaptive equipment, e.g. long handled brush and broom or reaching aid, specific kitchen appliances, and environmental modifications. |