Bath aids — their use by a multi-diagnostic group of patients

Abstract

A survey was undertaken on use of bath seats, and whether diagnosis, age, sex, living conditions and payment for the aid(s) influenced their use. Eighty-two per cent of patients were found to use their aids. Only diagnosis influenced the use significantly (p = 0.008). With correspondence analysis those with joint disease showed closest relationship with permanent use. Those with spinal cord injury showed closest relationship with no use.

Key Words:

• Activities of daily living
• Equipment and supplies
• Occupational therapy