| Do it yourself: home-made aids for disabled elderly people. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9021283 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We contacted the caregivers of patients admitted on a hospital respite care scheme and asked them about home-made or modified aids and appliances. Seven home-made devices were discovered and inspected. They were an electric hoist, a builder's plastic skip used as a bath, a wheelchair support and tray made out of chipboard, stair rails made from old steel pipe, an improvised commode and a modified standard commode enabling the user to be cleaned in the sitting position. Several gadgets were innovative; others were dangerous. Two caregivers had injured themselves using the improvised aids. Others were at risk of injury. With an increasing tendency for Community Agencies to charge for equipment, more caregivers may design and build their own aids-some of which may be hazardous. Health professionals who visit elderly people at home should look for home-made gadgets with a view to promoting safety and discovering innovations which may help others. |
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Authors:
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A R Brown; G P Mulley |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Disability and rehabilitation Volume: 19 ISSN: 0963-8288 ISO Abbreviation: Disabil Rehabil Publication Date: 1997 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-04-29 Completed Date: 1997-04-29 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9207179 Medline TA: Disabil Rehabil Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 35-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine for the Elderly, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Activities of Daily Living* Aged Aged, 80 and over Disabled Persons* Equipment Design Equipment and Supplies / standards* Female Humans Male |
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