title: Choosing a commode for the ward environment.
abstract: The choice of appropriate equipment to promote patient independence and enhance nursing care is of major concern to the nurse in the ward environment. This article reports on a recent evaluation of specialist commodes, (Ballinger et al, 1994), with reference to the programme funded by the Medical Devices Agency, Department of Health, under whose auspices the project was carried out. The results of user evaluations and technical tests of six mobile commodes are presented, the preferred model being the Mayfair commode supplied by Carters (J&A) Ltd. The article concludes by identifying a number of important considerations to bear in mind when selecting a commode.
authors.affiliation: School of Occupational Therapy, University of Southampton.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ballinger
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Pain
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pascoe
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gore
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D002755:Choice Behavior; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital; D014038:Toilet Facilities / Q000145:classification / Q000592:standards*