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A damaging directive
- Authors:
- LAMPERT James, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.01.02, 2002, pp.46-47.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Considers a case where a disabled person is forced to use a hoist which worsens his quality of life.
When care is withdrawn
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.09.05, 2005, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A panel of experts comment onthe case of a severely disabled man who after losing his wife rejects a new care regime offered by social services.
Enablement through provision of assistive technology: case reports of two children with physical disabilities
- Authors:
- DALTON Cherie, HOYT-HALLETT Gillian
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(2), 2013, pp.108-111.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Using case-reports, this paper explores the occupational deprivation of two 12-year old girls with physical disabilities and the way in which assistive technology was used facilitate occupational engagement and mitigate their experience of occupational deprivation. Prior to receiving their equipment both girls demonstrated a strong desire to connect with others and participate in school, home and the community but were unable do so because of the limitation of their physical skills, The case reports trace their skill development over a period of two years. Once provided with appropriate assistive technology for mobility and communication, each child participated in meaningful occupation, they became more involved at school and their dignity was increased. The authors suggest that these case studies should encourage occupational therapists to consider how occupational deprivation may be reduced through assistive technologies among children with physical disabilities.
The Sandwell Telecare Project
- Authors:
- WADDINGTON Paul, DOWNS Barry
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 13(3), June 2005, pp.40-48.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article begins with a case study of the Sandwell Telecare Project, an innovative venture to pioneer the introduction of electronic aids to enable vulnerable people to live independently. The article concludes with an account of the evaluation, which was undertaken by an independent consultant.