The wheelchair to commode transfer can be tricky and following these simple steps can make it a lot easier, especially if the caregiver has to do the majority of the work. In this article, we’ll look at how the person needs to be best positioned so that the transfer will be as smooth and easy as possible with the least amount of work on the part of the patient as well as the caregiver that’s helping. This following technique helps with most anyone who may have the need to use a beside commode or what is commonly referred to as a 3-in-1 commode. This includes helping a person (who may be paralyzed on one side) to a commode, an elderly person, or someone who may be very weak. Note: you cannot use a slide board (transfer board) on a 3-in-1 commode as the arms will prevent sliding over. Pivot Transfer From Wheelchair To CommodeFollow along with the following steps:
The thing to remember about this particular technique is that the back is turned toward the direction that a person is moving and their gaze is turned 180 degrees opposite of the sitting destination. This will align their body correctly and the move can be made swiftly. There are only a few simple steps involved with this transfer. The more it is practiced, the easier it becomes. I frequently tell caregivers to practice it themselves in order to memorize the sequence of steps. This helps with communicating it more confidently when assisting someone who may be in pain or nervous about falling. Please leave a comment and let me know if you have found this helpful or if you have a different method for getting someone onto a commode from a wheelchair. from http://simplestepsmobility.com/mobility/transfers/how-to-transfer-from-wheelchair-to-commode/
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