Adaptive equipment to assist with one-handed Intermittent self-catheterization: A case study of a patient with multiple brain injuries

American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 63, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 333-336

  Carver, Mandi Doolin ^a  

^a MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Activities of daily living; Brain injuries; Self care; Self help devices; Urinary catheterization

Indexed keywords

EID: 67649534958     PISSN: 02729490     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5014/ajot.63.3.333     Document Type: Article

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