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When should transfer boards be used?
A simple board, designed in a specific way, transfer boards or sliding boards are used to transfer a person from the wheelchair to the bed, the toilet seat or into the car. They can be used to transfer a person from one place to another easily.
Are transfer boards safe?
For a patient, a transfer board provides safety and ease in moving to a seat. Most patients who are able to use a transfer board can learn to do it with only a little help, and some can use a transfer board completely independently.
How do you help someone go to the toilet?
The following things can make it easier to use the toilet:
- Allow plenty of time so the person doesn’t feel rushed.
- Place a chair halfway if it’s a long walk to the toilet so they can have a rest.
- Keep the floor free from clutter so they don’t trip.
- Keep a light on to help them safely reach the toilet during the night.
What could be used if a person is unable to walk to the toilet?
Commode chairs placed by the bed can help if you cannot walk to the toilet. Nursing staff will always help you to get on and off the commode if needed. If you can’t get out of bed, you can use bed pans and urine bottles. These aids are usually made of metal, or plastic.
How can I transfer from my chair to the toilet?
These boards can be used in any form of transfer as they are designed to bear the weight of a person moving from places such as their chair to their bed or their chair to the toilet and back. By keeping the above tips in mind the transition from your wheelchair to the toilet should become an easier process.
What kind of transfer board do you use?
A transfer board is also known as a sliding board is either made of plastic or wood that typically is flat. It is used to bridge together two surfaces so the person can slide or move between the two areas with less or small movements. These boards also require less body strength than other transfer types.
How do you transfer your body across a sliding board?
To move across the board, unweight your body by pushing up with your arms. Next, carefully move your body toward the second surface and lower it back onto the board. Repeat, using several short movements instead of one long movement. As you transfer, lean your head and shoulders in the opposite direction of the move.
Where to place a transfer board in a wheelchair?
You or your caregiver should slide one end of the transfer board beneath your thigh. Point it downward to keep from pinching the skin. Leaning your upper body in the opposite direction from the board can make placing the board easier. The other end of the board should be placed flat on the wheelchair seat.