KateOT's blog http://www.metaot.com/blog/315/atom/feed 2008-06-19T18:51:33+00:00 The Dressing Loop in Accident and Emergency http://www.metaot.com/blog/the-dressing-loop-accident-and-emergency 2008-06-18T15:33:19+00:00 2008-06-19T18:51:33+00:00 KateOT Hi,
I'm an OT based in Accident and Emergency. I've recently become aware of the 'dressing loop, Rapid Functional Assessment tool', available from Nottingham Rehab Supplies. I'm interested to explore it's use as a screening tool and/or part of the assessment toolbox in A+E.
I've had a look at the dressing loop and think it's got potential for this field but it has been developed primarily with neuro patients in mind. Due to the four hour targets for patient care governing A&E we have very little time to complete functional assessments - and often cannot carry out PADL assessment due to a lack of suitable clothing.
Does anyone else use a dressing loop in a rapid (predominantly physical) setting? If so then how do you find it? Have you adapted the recommended assessment form that’s supplied along with the loop?
All feedback gratefully received!
Thanks Kate

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I'm an OT based in Accident and Emergency. I've recently become aware of the 'dressing loop, Rapid Functional Assessment tool', available from Nottingham Rehab Supplies. I'm interested to explore it's use as a screening tool and/or part of the assessment toolbox in A+E.

I've had a look at the dressing loop and think it's got potential for this field but it has been developed primarily with neuro patients in mind. Due to the four hour targets for patient care governing A&E we have very little time to complete functional assessments - and often cannot carry out PADL assessment due to a lack of suitable clothing.

Does anyone else use a dressing loop in a rapid (predominantly physical) setting? If so then how do you find it? Have you adapted the recommended assessment form that’s supplied along with the loop?

All feedback gratefully received!

Thanks Kate

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