title: A post-discharge study on the use of assistive devices.
abstract: Through this study of a heterogeneous patient population, the prescription and distribution of assistive devices was found to be a beneficial occupational therapy intervention. Although 97% of patients were satisfied with the education provided during occupational therapy intervention, it was discovered that more time is required to practice tub transfers, as well as to fully explain to patients the benefits of sock-aids. The need for further longitudinally based research in the use of assistive devices is recognized.
authors.affiliation: Seven Oaks General Hospital, Winnipeg.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Finlayson
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Havixbeck
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006745:Hospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008350:Manitoba; D008875:Middle Aged; D009789:Occupational Therapy Department, Hospital / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010351:Patient Discharge; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012656:Self-Help Devices / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires