Abstract

Some people with disabilities require advice, assisitive equipment or adaptations to their homes in order to be able to wash their bodies. A wide range of bathing and showering aids and specialist baths and showers is available to help with this personal care activity and it is important for occupational therapists to know what equipment is available so they can help service users to make an informed choice. This article explores some of the bathing and showering equipment currently available. It emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to make the right choice for themselves. The key to providing a good service is to ensure that advice provided follows an appropriate assessment that takes into account individual needs.

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