Occupational Therapy assessment and equipment prescription to support safer toileting, transfers, hygiene and independence.
Our mobile Occupational Therapists assess your bathroom and daily routines, then recommend practical toilet aids, transfer equipment or related home modifications suited to your needs.
Toileting is a natural daily task that many people take for granted. For people living with physical disability or mobility impairment, however, it can become difficult, tiring or unsafe.
We understand that this simple activity can be optimised to make it easier for people experiencing impairments that limit their ability to toilet safely, easily and independently.
There are different toilet-related assistive technology options, including transfer devices, that can facilitate safer toileting, transfers and hygiene while promoting independence.
Total Health Choice employs caring Occupational Therapists who perform bathroom assessments. We are mobile across Melbourne.
Our Occupational Therapists assess bathroom needs in the environment where toileting, transfers and personal care take place.
This helps us make recommendations that are practical for the person, their home layout and their everyday routines.
Equipment options are selected according to the person’s strength, mobility, transfer ability, bathroom layout and preferences.
These items may be appropriate for participants with reduced mobility or strength, increased falls risk, or a physical disability that limits their ability to transfer onto and off the toilet.
People who may consider this service include:
Total Health Choice works with adults aged over 14 and a range of funding schemes. Please contact us to discuss service delivery and pricing.
Our Occupational Therapist completes a functional assessment and recommends appropriate toileting equipment.
Once the report is completed and sent to the support coordinator, case manager, family member or another relevant person, the Occupational Therapist can arrange a quote, invoice or trial of the recommended item.
A bidet is a higher-cost and higher-risk item. The Occupational Therapist may need to obtain relevant measurements during the functional assessment, complete supporting reports and engage with a builder for an installation quote.
As a holistic healthcare provider, we may also recommend related bathroom or home modifications that support overall wellbeing and independence.
We recently supported an NDIS participant who found her toilet too low, which was increasing knee pain during transfers.
We recommended an over-toilet frame to provide more support during transfers and reduce falls risk. This was a positive outcome for safety and comfort.
Please note that:
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Speak with Total Health Choice about a bathroom assessment, toilet prescription and practical equipment recommendations for safer transfers and greater independence.
