Transcript Occupational Therapy and Assistive Technology Sandra Sandford And

Occupational Therapy and
Assistive Technology
Sandra Sandford
And
Sarah McQuaid
Occupational Therapy
• “Occupational Therapy enables people to
achieve health, well-being and life
satisfaction through participation in
occupation”- COT 2004
• Occupation:-daily activities that reflect
cultural values, provide structure to living
and meaning to individuals; these activities
meet human needs for self-care, enjoyment
and participation in society:-Willard and
Spackman 10th edition 2003
Occupational Therapy
• Hospitals,clinics, schools, homes
• All age groups
• Physical disability, mental health
problems,learning disabilities, terminal
illness
Occupational Therapy
• Treatment -alternative techniques, hands on
therapy,use of splints
• Equipment
• Adaptations to the environment
What is this for?
• There are 5 different items .Write down
what you think each item is used for, what
is it’s purpose?
• Nothing rude or obscene please!!!!!
Assistive Technology
• A broad title
• Wide range of equipment ,devices, systems
• Improve security, promote safety, reduce
risks
• Enable independence in controlling the
environment
• Improve communication
Assistive Technology
• Risk management
• Enabling technology- environmental
controls
• Lifestyle monitoring
Risk Management
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Assessment to identify areas of risk
Advice
Reduce /eliminate risk
Increase independence
Ease management for carer
Systems Used
• Sensor mats
• Bed/chair occupancy sensor pads
• Door intercoms
• Door release intercom
Systems Used
• Visual monitor
• Room to room intercom
• Cooker isolation switch
• Automatic cooker switch off - electrical
/gas
Telecare
• Southern Board project in
Armagh/Dungannon
• 24 hr connection to response centre
• Trained advisors
• Wide range of sensors
• Falls
• Referral to Telecare project
Enabling Technologies
• Environmental controls
• Invented in 1961 -Stoke Mandeville Spinal
Injury Unit
• Allowing remote control of domestic
appliances
Environmental Controls
• The controller
• Input switch
• Accessories
The Controller
• Can store 1-200 functions
• Heart of the system. Controls items in different
rooms
• Possum Companion - can be integrated with
- Personal computer software
- Communication aids
- Powered Wheelchair
The Input Switch
• Enables user to access the system
• Can be activated in many different ways
• Pressure and speed are adjustable
Accessories
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Appliances operated by controller
Home entertainment systems
Phone
Doors
Lights
Windows
Assessment for Environmental
Controls
• Carried out by Occupational Therapist and
Engineer
• O.T. looks at functional ability,support
network,identifies areas for improved
independence
• Engineer matches technology to
requirements
• FUNDING
Lifestyle Monitoring
• Use of sensors/monitors to collect data
• Monitoring of behaviour patterns
• Monitoring of health status
Thank-you for your attention
Any Questions?