Technology-assisted toilets: Improving independence and hygiene in stroke rehabilitation

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Technology-assisted toilets: Improving independence and hygiene in stroke rehabilitation

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering , Volume 4 , Pgs. 1-8.

NARIC Accession Number: J81658.  What's this?
ISSN: 2055-6683.
Author(s): Yachnin, David; Gharib, Georges; Jutai, Jeffrey; Finestone, Hillel.
Publication Year: 2017.
Number of Pages: 8.
Abstract: Study investigated the effectiveness of technology-assisted toilets (TATs) and their impact on psychosocial outcomes. The objective was to determine whether TATs improve toileting independence, quality of life, and whether TATs can provide sufficient toileting hygiene in stroke rehabilitation. TATs are commercially available toilet seats that clean the user with a stream of water and dry the perineal area with a fan. This pilot study was carried out in a stroke rehabilitation unit. Thirty participants had a bowel movement and cleaned themselves using the TAT on one to three occasions. Participants rated their toileting before using the TAT and after each TAT use with the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS). After each session, participants were rated for cleanliness. PIADS scores were analyzed from eight individual participants, five of whom completed the full protocol. PIADS scores were significantly higher with the TAT than with the participants’ regular toileting routine. The TATs cleaned effectively in 73 percent of cases. Results indicate that TATs improved stroke patients’ psychosocial outcomes compared to standard toileting and completely cleaned participants in the majority of cases. A larger study should confirm TAT’s benefit in stroke rehabilitation through improved independence and hygiene.
Descriptor Terms: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, BATHROOMS, BOWEL FUNCTION, DAILY LIVING, INDEPENDENT LIVING, PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS, REHABILITATION, SELF CARE, STROKE.


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Citation: Yachnin, David, Gharib, Georges, Jutai, Jeffrey, Finestone, Hillel. (2017). Technology-assisted toilets: Improving independence and hygiene in stroke rehabilitation.  Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering , 4, Pgs. 1-8. Retrieved 10/22/2019, from REHABDATA database.