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Development of Algo, a clinical algorithm for non-occupational therapists selecting bathing equipment
Summary
A new decision-making tool, Algo, helps home health aides select bathing equipment for clients at home. This tool supports occupational therapy guidelines in Quebec for straightforward cases.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Assistive technology
- Healthcare decision support
Background:
- Quebec occupational therapy guidelines permit non-therapists to select bathing equipment for simple home-based cases.
- Home health aides require a decision-making tool for selecting bathing equipment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a decision-making tool for selecting bathing equipment tailored to the needs of Quebec's health and social services centres (HSSCs).
- To support home health aides in choosing appropriate bathing equipment for home-dwelling clients.
Main Methods:
- An iterative development process was employed, including a literature review.
- Synthesis of 40 existing tools, feedback from 10 occupational therapists (questionnaires and focus group), pretesting, and translation were conducted.
Main Results:
- A clinical algorithm named Algo was developed as a visual decision-making tool.
- Algo consists of yes/no questions addressing occupation, person, and environment for selecting bathing equipment.
Conclusions:
- Algo is an evidence-based tool aligned with regulatory guidelines, suitable for use in HSSCs.
- The tool facilitates the involvement of non-occupational therapists in bathing equipment selection for straightforward cases.
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