Question

Independent transfer activities between wheelchair to floor and return

1. Which transfer activities are considered dependent, assisted, and independent?

2. What is purpose of preparing the environment before initiating transfer activities?

3. What are the teaching tips used when teaching transfer activities?

Answer 1

The transfer activities which is done by a complete mobile patients is termed to be independent

An unconscious or bed ridden client when moved from one place to other is termed to be dependent

A partial mobile patients who need support or assistance can be categorized into assistrd

2.The purpose of preparing environment before transfer activities are

• To prevent accidental fall
• To provide good environment for the client to move around

3.The teaching tips which can be used are

• Teaching the techniques in transferring
• Teaching body posture
• Safety of patient ,others and self during transfer activities
• The risk of wrong transfer activities