Transfers and moving around
Task or activity | Expected functional outcome | Equipment |
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Bed mobility | Independent | Ensemble bed |
Transfers | Independent | With or without transfer board. |
Mobility | Independent | Ultra-lightweight rigid or folding frame wheelchair. |
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 |
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Pressure redistribution and positioning | Independent | Pressure redistribution cushion. Postural support equipment as indicated. 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. Handheld shower. |
Dressing | Independent | Adaptive techniques. |
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 |
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Meal preparation, housework, shopping, home and garden maintenance | Full assistance with heavy housework and home and garden maintenance only | Adaptive equipment, e.g. long handled brush and broom or reaching aid, specific kitchen appliances, and environmental modifications. |