A post-discharge study on the use of assistive devices.

Through this study of a heterogeneous patient population, the prescription and distribution of assistive devices was found to be a beneficial occupational therapy intervention. Although 97% of patients were satisfied with the education provided during occupational therapy intervention, it was discovered that more time is required to practice tub transfers, as well as to fully explain to patients the benefits of sock-aids. The need for further longitudinally based research in the use of assistive devices is recognized.