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toileting
Epidemiology:
- 5 million older adults in the U.S. need adapted toileting & bathing equipment, but don't have it [1]
Management:
- using adapted toileting & bathing equipment, such as raised toilet seats, shower seats, & grab bars, prevents injuries & falls in the elderly [1]
Related
disorder of hygiene
General
hygiene
References
- Lam K, Shi Y, Boscardin K, Covinsky KE.
Unmet need for equipment to help with bathing and toileting among
older US adults.
JAMA Intern Med 2021 Mar 22; [e-pub]
PMID: 33749707
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2777849
- McGarry BE, Falvey JR.
Addressing unmet adaptive equipment needs through primary care.
JAMA Intern Med 2021 Mar 22; [e-pub].
PMID: 33749738
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2777843