RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS-AIDS & EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY
1. Walking aids: SPS, walker, mobility scooter
2. Dressing: button-aid, leg-lifter, shoe-horn, sock-aid
3. Showering: hand-held shower
4. Toileting: bottom-wiper, over-toilet aid
5. Utensils: can-opener, bottle/jar-opener, scoop-dish, kettle-tipper, plate-guard
6. Grooming: hair-washer, toe-washer
7. Cooking (built-up) utensils: anchor pad
8. Medications: pill-crusher, pill dispenser
Reference(s)
Wilkinson, I. (2017). Oxford handbook of clinical medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Hannaman, R. A., Bullock, L., Hatchell, C. A., & Yoffe, M. (2016). Internal medicine review core curriculum, 2017-2018. CO Springs, CO: MedStudy.
Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. https://www.tg.org.au [Accessed 2021].