FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - SHOWER / COMMODE CHAIRS

Combination shower/commode products:

Q: How often on average is a shower/commode chair used?
A: About twice per week.

Q: How often is a shower/commode chair used for toilet use?
A: On average once per day.

Q: How much time on average does a person spend on a shower/commode chair for a) toileting, b) showering and c)other( shaving, putting on make-up, brushing teeth etc)
A: a) 13 minutes b) 17 minutes c) ?

Q: What are the most common shower problems?
A: 1. Accessibility for washing and drying the user 2. The user slides out of position
3. Transporting the shower/commode chair with the user to and from the shower.

Q: What are the most common toileting problems?
A: 1. Accessibility when washing and drying the user. 2. Getting the shower/commode chair over the toilet or inserting the pan. 3. Transporting the shower/commode chair with the user to and from the toilet. 4. The user slides out of position.

Q: What transfer techniques are the most commonly used?
A: From the front


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