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by humanfactors
Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: medical problems causing difficulty handling CPAP gear
Replies: 10
Views: 2079

Re: medical problems causing difficulty handling CPAP gear

I'm not familiar with the term, accessibility specialists. Is this a special type of OT? Do you have any suggestions on how I might find someone with this type of training?
by humanfactors
Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: medical problems causing difficulty handling CPAP gear
Replies: 10
Views: 2079

Re: medical problems causing difficulty handling CPAP gear

These are great responses. I haven't started a project yet, but I'm thinking about trying to compile a list of problems and solutions (like "if you have this concern ____, try using this product ____. Or if you have this concern ____, try adjusting the equipment like this ____.) That way, someone wh...
by humanfactors
Tue Feb 21, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: medical problems causing difficulty handling CPAP gear
Replies: 10
Views: 2079

medical problems causing difficulty handling CPAP gear

I am new to cpaptalk.com. I joined because I am a healthcare provider who works mostly with older adults and have noticed that some of my patients who have trouble with their fingers and arms have trouble using their CPAP equipment. Manipulating the straps and the masks is a challenge, as is working...