In this video, Kate Sheehan, highly experienced Occupational Therapist, presents 'Bathing is Better - a client centred approach to bathing' at the OT Show, November 2018.
Most children and adults living with a disability in the UK prefer to bathe rather than shower. Nevertheless many Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) will only provide funding for accessible showering adaptations or wet rooms.
This viewpoint can be regularly based on the misconception that an accessible bath is more expensive to specify than conversion of an existing bathroom – in many situations this is simply not true.
The clear benefits of bathing versus showering when living with disability may also not be fully recognised or appreciated. Healthcare professionals involved with bathing grant applications will assess what is ‘necessary and appropriate’ as part of their duty of care.
However if a bath is not provided in some circumstances due to perceived budget constraints, a detrimental outcome on lifestyle, well-being and independence may be likely. Therefore this OT Show seminar highlights clinical and legislative evidence to support bath justification and funding. The presentation will demonstrate:
- Legislative facts that justify the provision of a hi-lo bath
- Wellbeing-related benefits of bathing instead of showering
- Safety benefits of choosing a height adjustable bath instead of an accessible wet room
- Practical and cost benefits of choosing a bath instead of an accessible shower
- Benefits to Occupational Therapists of prescribing a specialist bath for clients
Tel: 01527 400 024
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