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The application of colour and colour contrast in the home environment of the elderly and visually impaired individuals.

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Publication Date: 
30 Jul 2009
Abstract: 

Objectives: To identify and review the effectiveness of the use of colour, and colour contrasts in the home to enable the elderly and individuals with vision impairment to move safely and independently in their environment.

Authored: 
N.Gohar

The Effectiveness of Ceiling Hoists in Transferring People with Disabilities - A systematic review

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4 Jun 2009
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This systematic review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of ceiling hoists and the benefits over other handling methods in lifting and transferring people with physical disabilities. This research will assist with the decision-making of potential users in selecting a safe and effective transfer method.

Authored: 
Y. M. Jung & C. Bridge

Designing home environments for people who experience problems with cognition and who display aggressive or self-injurious behav

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Publication Date: 
16 Jan 2008
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There is little specific information pertaining to the design requirements of the physical home environment for people who experience problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour. A systematic review, guided by the Protocol guidelines for systematic reviews of home modification information to inform best practice (Bridge & Phibbs, 2003) was implemented in this study. An initial literature review was conducted pertaining to the needs of and current design of homes of people who experience problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour. Nine guidelines have been highlighted to assist in the design of optimum home environments for this population.

Authored: 
L. Hodges, C. Bridge, M. Donelly & K. Chaudhary.

Lighting Your Way into Home Modifications

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Publication Date: 
2 Oct 2006
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Review of publications relevant to the appropriate use of wayfinding lighting for people with visual impairments to enable safe, independant mobility. This paper was presented at the 2006 ICADI conference in Florida and is published in:

ICADI Assistive Technology Research Series: Promoting Independence for Older Persons with Disabilities, Vol 18, Pitch. M., & Bridge. C., Lighting your way into home modifications, Pages 181-191., Copyright (2006), with permission from IOS Press.

Permission to publish this review on the HMinfo website has been granted by the publisher, IOS Press.

 

Authored: 
M. Pitch, C. Bridge

Doorbells: Evidence Based Research: Selecting Doorbells for People with Hearing Impairment

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Publication Date: 
20 Jun 2006
Abstract: 

Systematic review of publications relevant to the appropriate recommendation of visual signalling devices as doorbells for people with hearing impairment. This document identifies and summarises critical issues with the selection and installation of visual signalling devices.

Authored: 
F. Lee, C. Bridge & S. Mathews

Reeded: Evidence Based Research: Use of Reeded (Ribbed) Timber for Decks, Ramps and Paths

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Publication Date: 
1 May 2003
Abstract: 

Review of publications relevant to the appropriate use of reeded (ribbed) timber. This document identifies and summarises critical issues in the design / redesign of decks, ramps and paths utilising reeded (ribbed) timber.

Authored: 
C. Bridge & K. Jegaraj

Diameter: Evidence Based Research: Selecting Diameters for Grabrails

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Publication Date: 
14 Mar 2006
Abstract: 

Systematic review of publications relevant to the appropriate recommendation of grabrail diameters. This document identifies and summarises critical issues with the selection and measurement of grabrail diameters.

Authored: 
L. Oram, J. Cameron & C. Bridge

Orientation: Evidence Based Research: Effectiveness of Grabrail Orientations During the Sit-to-Stand Transfer

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Publication Date: 
23 Jan 2006
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Review of publications relevant to the appropriate orientation of grabrails for the sit-to-stand transfer. This document identifies and summarises critical issues with regards to positioning and the effects of orientation on the body.

Authored: 
H. Seton & C. Bridge

Coatings: Evidence Based Research: Selecting Coatings for Tiled Floors

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Publication Date: 
8 Nov 2005
Abstract: 

Review of publications relevant to the appropriate use of slip resistant coatings for tiled floors. This document identifies and summarises critical issues with the selection of coatings.

Authored: 
K. Whitfield, C. Bridge & S. Mathews
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