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Examination table for physically disabled patients.

W E Staas, J T Muldowney

    Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    A modified dental chair creates an affordable, adjustable examination table for disabled patients. This innovation simplifies patient transfers and improves medical examinations and treatments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Rehabilitation Technology
    • Medical Device Design

    Background:

    • Standard examination tables present accessibility challenges for physically disabled patients.
    • Existing specialized equipment can be prohibitively expensive for many healthcare settings.
    • The need for cost-effective, adaptable patient handling solutions is critical.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the fabrication of an inexpensive, elevating examination table.
    • To adapt existing dental technology for enhanced patient accessibility in examinations.
    • To improve the ease of patient transfer and facilitate clinical procedures for disabled individuals.

    Main Methods:

    • Repurposing a used, electrically powered, hydraulically lifting dental chair.
    • Integrating the top of a standard examination table onto the modified dental chair.
    • Focus on simple, cost-effective modification techniques.

    Main Results:

    • Successful creation of a functional, height-adjustable examination table.
    • Demonstrated ease of patient transfer compared to conventional tables.
    • Facilitation of various examination and treatment procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • The repurposed dental chair offers a viable, affordable alternative for disabled patient examinations.
    • This adaptable design enhances patient care and clinical efficiency in resource-limited settings.
    • Further development could explore wider applications of modified dental chairs in healthcare.

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