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Assistive TechnologyĪssistive technology is used as an umbrella term to cover a comprehensive class of assistive, rehabilitative, and adaptive devices, and is defined as any system that enables individuals to perform tasks they would otherwise not be able to do while simultaneously increasing the individual’s safety and ease while performing the task.Īssistive technology is a central component of occupational therapy, and the knowledge of how to select, source, and use such equipment are critical in the improvement of a client’s quality of life and independence. One of the best examples of how activity analysis is incorporated into a formal initial evaluation, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessments, like the Cleveland Scale of Activities of Daily Living or the Klein-Bell Activities of Daily Living Scale, help OTs to ascertain if the usual, everyday equipment is not suited to a patient’s abilities and what kinds of modifications may be required.Īctivity analyses also assess the modifications or specialized devices patients may need when engaging in certain ordinary and extraordinary activities, allowing OTs to recommend suitable assistive technology to enhance function and safety. This process also helps determine the specific tools you will need as an OT to use with your clients for diagnosis and treatment. Utilizing the practice of activity analysis can help OTs better assess the techniques, equipment, and tools necessary for clients to perform a specific activity. However, when you’re just starting out or developing a new practice, it can be difficult to know which kinds of equipment you’ll require, and harder to know which products to recommend clients to ensure their unique needs are met. As an occupational therapy student or newly practicing OT, you’re probably well aware of the vast array of tools available for both your own use with clients and also for your clients to use.
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