What is Shower/Tub Chair?
Category: Equipment
See also: Shower chair self propelled Shower/tub chair with transfer bench
Shower chairs are assistive equipment which adds safety to your shower setup.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 130 | 28 | |
| Weakness in leg(s) | 95 | 11 | |
| Fatigue | 54 | 12 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 12 | 1 | |
| Improve mobility | 11 | 0 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 9 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 37 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Shower/Tub Chair
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Heat intolerance | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Shower/Tub Chair
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Shower/Tub Chair
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 5 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 2 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 2 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
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