What information do assistants need when helping patients with ambulation?
Mobility and transfer are important in daily life. These activities involve especially when a handicapped person is moving from a place to another so that the individual can achieve maximum independent level. The examples of activities are bathing, toileting, going in/out of the car and others. The techniques are essential to carry on the mobility and transfer activities in daily life. Therefore, for those who are suffering physical disabilities need to learn all mobility and transfer techniques so that daily activities can be done independently. Show Ambulation and transfer techniques are divided into 2 that are:
Lifting Technique Principle To avoid from accidents during transferring, some principles should be obeyed. The principles are:
Independent Ambulation and Transfer There are 4 transfer techniques that are normally used in daily life.
This transfer method is suitable when there is blockage or uneven surface.
Assisted Ambulation and Transfer This technique is for a weak and dependent patient for transfer activity and needs help from the guardian. Lifting Technique Principle This technique is for patient who needs the guardian to use lots of energy during transferring the patient. The techniques used are the same but the guardian needs one or two more assistants to help.
Pelvic Hold Technique
Patient’s conditions Ambulation and transfer techniques are suitable for several conditions of patient. The conditions are:
Conclusion In conclusion, the above techniques can be used and modified according to the patient’s physical abilities, surroundings and the condition of the place. References
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