Conference poster
An environmental control system starter pack for occupational therapists
Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries (COTEC) Congress of Occupational Therapy: Occupational Diversity for the future, 9th (Stockholm, Sweden, 24-May-2012–27-May-2012)
2012
Abstract
Aim: Although environmental control systems (ECS) are beneficial, even essential, for people with severe physical disabilities their provision is considered a specialised practice area by some occupational therapists. An ECS starter-pack was developed in this study for occupational therapists to use in their own clinical setting. Method: The starter-pack was designed by an occupational therapist based on the findings of four focus groups with users, internet search, consultation with experts and suppliers. It was trialled with one person in a three-week pilot and subsequently used by 6 persons over 8-weeks. This poster describes the starter-pack. Results: The pack includes switches, mounts, telephones, an alarm and a controller. Successful customisation of the pack required close collaboration with clients. A comprehensive instruction booklet and five demonstration video clips support installation. Conclusion: The combined pack, booklet and video is a valuable resource and guide for the provision of ECS by occupational therapists.
Details
- Title
- An environmental control system starter pack for occupational therapists
- Authors
- Michele Verdonck (Author) - National Rehabilitation Hospital, IrelandG Chard (Author) - University College Cork, IrelandM Nolan (Author) - National Rehabilitation Hospital, IrelandE Steggles (Author) - McMaster University, Canada
- Conference details
- Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries (COTEC) Congress of Occupational Therapy: Occupational Diversity for the future, 9th (Stockholm, Sweden, 24-May-2012–27-May-2012)
- Date published
- 2012
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2012 The Authors. Reproduced here with kind permission of the author.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448975902621
- Output Type
- Conference poster
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