Research Policy and Planning, 31(2), 2014/15, pp.143-160.
Publisher:
Social Services Research Group
Bathing and showering equipment and adaptations are commonly prescribed by Occupational Therapists in Adult Services. Despite this very little is known about what affects whether or not these items are used by individuals. With demands increasing it is essential that the experiences, preferences and needs of users are better understood in order that the equipment and adaptations provided are fully utilised and the need of the user met in a client-centred approach. This article details the research ‘Equipment and adaptations used for bathing and showering: views of individuals on their use’ (McLaggan, 2011) which examined: What equipment and/or adaptations do people use for bathing and showering?; Do people utilise all the equipment and/or adaptations they possess?; What affects whether or not people use equipment and/or adaptations? The article will consider the findings from this research in relation to existing research in this field.
(Publisher abstract)
Bathing and showering equipment and adaptations are commonly prescribed by Occupational Therapists in Adult Services. Despite this very little is known about what affects whether or not these items are used by individuals. With demands increasing it is essential that the experiences, preferences and needs of users are better understood in order that the equipment and adaptations provided are fully utilised and the need of the user met in a client-centred approach. This article details the research ‘Equipment and adaptations used for bathing and showering: views of individuals on their use’ (McLaggan, 2011) which examined: What equipment and/or adaptations do people use for bathing and showering?; Do people utilise all the equipment and/or adaptations they possess?; What affects whether or not people use equipment and/or adaptations? The article will consider the findings from this research in relation to existing research in this field.
(Publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
home adaptations, assistive technology, user views, older people, mobility impairment, physical disabilities, activities of daily living;
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(9), September 2003, pp.402-408.
Publisher:
Sage
Describes the assessment methods used by occupational therapists working with adults with physical disabilities and explores the factors that were considered important during the assessment and solution phases of bathing intervention. A survey questionnaire was sent to 108 occupational therapists working in health and social services within Greater London. The findings highlighted that the methods of assessment used most frequently by practitioners were observation in the home or in a simulated environment and face-to-face interviews. During assessment, the components ranked as most important for consideration were 'mobility', 'client priorities', 'safety factors' and 'medical diagnosis'. During the solution phase similar factors were found, with the additional item of the availability of bathing equipment. The findings of this study raise questions related to bathing issues and indicate a need for further study. Of particular interest are the questions of client priorities within the process and the high number of practitioners not including water in the assessment of this potentially dangerous activity.
Describes the assessment methods used by occupational therapists working with adults with physical disabilities and explores the factors that were considered important during the assessment and solution phases of bathing intervention. A survey questionnaire was sent to 108 occupational therapists working in health and social services within Greater London. The findings highlighted that the methods of assessment used most frequently by practitioners were observation in the home or in a simulated environment and face-to-face interviews. During assessment, the components ranked as most important for consideration were 'mobility', 'client priorities', 'safety factors' and 'medical diagnosis'. During the solution phase similar factors were found, with the additional item of the availability of bathing equipment. The findings of this study raise questions related to bathing issues and indicate a need for further study. Of particular interest are the questions of client priorities within the process and the high number of practitioners not including water in the assessment of this potentially dangerous activity.
Part M of the Building Regulations requires housebuilders to construct new housing to standards that enable disabled people, particularly wheelchair users and those with mobility or ambulant impairments, to visit a house and have access to a groundfloor living space and toilet. It also seeks to enable occupiers to cope better with any reduction in their mobility. There is, however, little or no information about the impact of the regulation on the design of new dwellings. This study, researched the attitudes of builders and building control officers towards Part M and how the regulation is being interpreted and applied.
Part M of the Building Regulations requires housebuilders to construct new housing to standards that enable disabled people, particularly wheelchair users and those with mobility or ambulant impairments, to visit a house and have access to a groundfloor living space and toilet. It also seeks to enable occupiers to cope better with any reduction in their mobility. There is, however, little or no information about the impact of the regulation on the design of new dwellings. This study, researched the attitudes of builders and building control officers towards Part M and how the regulation is being interpreted and applied.
Subject terms:
mobility aids, mobility impairment, physical disabilities, regulation, social care provision, access to services, activities of daily living, assistive technology, building design;
Disability and Society, 18(4), June 2003, pp.471-487.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Discusses the question of how an independent daily life is possible for disabled people when relying upon professional service provision and the bureaucratic gate-keeping systems of the welfare state in relation to an interview study. Eighteen mobility disabled and 20 service providers in one local setting in Norway were interviewed. Highlights at least three categories regarding how independence is interpreted among the disabled: the super-normal, the independent living activists, and those experiencing powerlessness and lack of support. The analysis points out how these categories are constructed in relations between the disabled person, professional service providers and the gate-keeping systems of the welfare bureaucracy.
Discusses the question of how an independent daily life is possible for disabled people when relying upon professional service provision and the bureaucratic gate-keeping systems of the welfare state in relation to an interview study. Eighteen mobility disabled and 20 service providers in one local setting in Norway were interviewed. Highlights at least three categories regarding how independence is interpreted among the disabled: the super-normal, the independent living activists, and those experiencing powerlessness and lack of support. The analysis points out how these categories are constructed in relations between the disabled person, professional service providers and the gate-keeping systems of the welfare bureaucracy.
Subject terms:
independence, legal professionals, mobility impairment, physical disabilities, social care provision, welfare state, activities of daily living, central government;