Hello Veroncia: Good question, but I'm pretty confident there's NO research on this subject. However, what you may find is anecdotal evidence(i.e. experience of others) this device with neurological patients. If you provide more information, OTlist readers may be able to provide such evidence.
Also, I find that ALL adaptive equipment, is a combination of "good" and "bad". Generally, I do a "cost/benefit analysis" and present this to the patient/caregiver. Perhaps you can discuss and even show the mom both the good and bad of the equipment. This will then allow her to make an informed decision. To me, THIS is best practice and also empowers and educates the mom. Thanks, Ron -- Ron Carson MHS, OT www.OTnow.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Veronica <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] Best practice V> Hi, does anyone have any (research) information that would help V> substantiate why it would be a BAD idea for a teenager (or adult) V> with a neurological condition to use a drop-down shower seat? One of V> my collegues has a child that she is currently working with and the V> mother is applying A LOT of pressure to try and get this done. We're V> trying to give her best practice information and it would be helpful V> if there is any documentation/research into the use of drop-down V> shower seats and safe handling. V> Many thanks V> Veronica V> Children's Occupational Therapist V> V> -- V> Options? V> www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com V> Archive? V> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
