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Aquatic access for the disabled.

E E Walk1, H N Himel, E K Batra

  • 1Ira W. DeCamp Burn Center, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville.

The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation
|May 1, 1992
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Rehabilitation engineering innovations offer improved aquatic access for disabled individuals. New hydrotherapy systems and lifts enhance patient care and safety in burn centers and homes.

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Assistive Technology
  • Hydrotherapy Devices

Background:

  • Innovations in rehabilitation engineering are expanding aquatic access options for individuals with disabilities.
  • Specialized equipment is crucial for providing effective hydrotherapy and safe patient transfers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and describe recent innovations in aquatic access equipment for disabled individuals.
  • To highlight specific devices used in rehabilitation, including shower systems, bathtubs, and patient lifts.

Main Methods:

  • Review of commercially available aquatic access systems for rehabilitation.
  • Description of features and functionalities of selected devices such as the Bodi-Gard cart shower, Bather 2001, Nolan Tublift, and various pool lifts.

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Main Results:

  • The Bodi-Gard system offers precise hydrotherapy and debridement with features for temperature/pressure control and disinfection.
  • The Bather 2001 provides accessible hydrotherapy with a unique door and self-disinfection system.
  • Various lifts (Nolan Tublift, Nolan Poolift, Aquatic Access Poolift) and transfer benches offer different solutions for patient access to tubs and pools, with varying costs and functionalities.

Conclusions:

  • New rehabilitation engineering advancements provide diverse aquatic access solutions for disabled individuals.
  • These innovations aim to improve patient safety, comfort, and therapeutic outcomes during hydrotherapy and transfers.