Efficacy of Adaptive Devices for Improving ADL’s and Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Conditions

Farzana Ashfaq, Nabila Soomro, Zubia Saleem, Bushra Ejaz and Sagar Pinjani
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Farzana Ashfaq: Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dow University, Pakistan
Nabila Soomro: Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dow University, Pakistan
Zubia Saleem: Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dow University, Pakistan
Bushra Ejaz: Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dow University, Pakistan
Sagar Pinjani: Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dow University, Pakistan

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2019, vol. 3, issue 11, 405-408

Abstract: According to WHO stroke is second leading cause of death while progressive condition gets worse over the time and cause severe weakness and health deteriorations. In both conditions the role of occupational therapy is vital to provide independency in daily lives by provision of adaptive devices. Objective: This study intends to find the effectiveness of adaptive devices on functionality and quality of life of patients with multiple conditions. Method: Patients with stroke and progressive conditions including RA (rheumatoid arthritis), Parkinsonism disease, multiple sclerosis and other conditions were assessed with FIM SCORING and WHQOL before start ADL TRAINING .22 sessions were conducted by providing Occupational therapy guidelines, suggestions and ADL training with help of ADAPTIVE DEVICES .then they were re assessed with the same tools. Results: Marked improvement according to the results of FIM scoring and WHQOL showed the importance of adaptive devices and their great role in person’s independence level Conclusion: Use of adaptive devices is very important to provide independent life as the main goal of Occupational Therapy treatment and to improve the functionality and quality of life as well

Date: 2019
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