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Last post 05-13-2009, 1:13 AM by MSOT. 3 replies.
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  •  03-30-2009, 2:54 PM

    self-feeding equipment

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    I need help figuring  out what equipment would work for a pt.   The pt. has mod. spillage of food when using a spoon or fork.  He has decreased right peripheral vision.  Once holding spoon the pt. can scoop but when he brings the spoon to his mouth he turns the spoon  slightly spilling it.  Any suggestions?

     

     

  •  04-01-2009, 5:13 PM

    Re: self-feeding equipment

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    Swivel spoon.  Look in Sammons Preston.

  •  04-14-2009, 9:47 PM

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    I agree with the swiel spoon. Also try a light velcro wrist wieght.

  •  05-13-2009, 1:13 AM

    Re: self-feeding equipment

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    Besides feeding equipment, I would look at what is happening with his arm/hand: lack of ROM? lack of strength? increased tone? and then work to correct these problems or reduce their influence on the feeding activity.

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