Assistive technology devices for toileting and showering used in spinal cord injury rehabilitation - a comment on terminology.
A review of assistive technologies, products and devices for toileting and showering identified at least 15 separate terms across all studies, with another two identified in subsequent studies. Terms are often used interchangeably, and are often not defined or described. Inconsistencies in terminology affect the quality of evidence available to policy makers, researchers and clinicians. Researchers are encouraged to provide clear definitions and descriptions of assistive technologies, products and devices for toileting and showering under investigation. Implications for Rehabilitation At least 17 different terms have been identified for assistive technologies, products and devices for toileting and showering. Inconsistencies in terminology make comparisons between studies difficult, and therefore affect the quality of evidence available to policy makers, researchers and clinicians. Providing clear definitions and descriptions of assistive technologies, products and devices for toileting and showering under investigation is encouraged.
a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and.|b Centre of Research Excellence in Telehealth, The University of Queensland , St Lucia , Queensland , Australia.
Emma L
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Friesen
a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and.|b Centre of Research Excellence in Telehealth, The University of Queensland , St Lucia , Queensland , Australia.
Deborah
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Theodoros
a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and.|b Centre of Research Excellence in Telehealth, The University of Queensland , St Lucia , Queensland , Australia.
Trevor G
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Russell
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D012656:Self-Help Devices / Q000145:classification*; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014038:Toilet Facilities
AT; Assistive devices; assistive products