Use, performance and features of mobile shower commodes: perspectives of adults with spinal cord injury and expert clinicians

被引:9
作者
Friesen, Emma L. [1 ]
Theodoros, Deborah [1 ]
Russell, Trevor G. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Queensland, Sch Hlth & Rehabil Sci, Telerehabil Res Unit, St Lucia, Qld, Australia
关键词
Assistive technology; mobile shower commodes; spinal cord injury;
D O I
10.3109/17483107.2013.832413
中图分类号
R49 [康复医学];
学科分类号
100215 ;
摘要
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to explore the use of Mobile Shower Commodes (MSCs) by adults with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and to understand how adults with SCI and expert clinicians identify and select MSC designs and features. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven adults with SCI and eight expert clinical prescribers using semistructured guides. Transcripts were analysed thematically using the Policy, Human, Activity, Assistance and Technology, and Environment (PHAATE) model as the underpinning theoretical framework. Results: Analysis of the interview transcripts revealed 3 themes and 12 sub-themes. The main themes were: (1) Activities, routines and interacting factors, (2) Features for functioning and (3) Getting it right. Substantial links existed between and across the themes and subthemes. Conclusions: The use of MSCs by adults with SCI is complex. MSC performance varies across activities, and during interactions between the user, the MSC, other assistive technologies, assistance and physical environments. Future studies should explore service delivery processes and develop validated clinical assessment instruments and outcome measures for MSC provision.
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页码:38 / 45
页数:8
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