There is a fundamentality to movement and speech. We feel we are born to crawl, walk, run, jump and play all our lives. For a majority of us, living increasingly busier lives, movement becomes an under-appreciated afterthought.
However, when we are met with disabilities, whether it be through birth or injury, we are forced to radically shift our lives. It means we may need a little bit of help to do things we otherwise wouldn’t stop to appreciate.
This article will deal with the benefits of Assistive Technology involving iPad/ Tablet mounting/ease of use solutions for healthcare as offered by Caseoz UK. However, Assistive Technology is not exclusive to healthcare and can be broadly applied to multiple industries.
With many speech recognition apps available on Google and IOS, made for people with and without disabilities, the advantages of having a mounting, or iPad case solution can make the day-to-day use of devices easier and less invasive for people.
Articulating arms
Heavy duty Articulating arms like the Ergotron LX Desk Monitor Arm with Tall Pole have been hugely beneficial reducing cluttered office spaces and giving users the freedom to move screens to more efficient ergonomic angles. In addition to being mounted using a clamp, many arms can be customised to mount on walls. The Caseoz® Collection MedTab Medical-Grade Articulating Arm VESA Wall Mount has been designed especially to be used in Medical environments.
Articulating arms can be easily adjusted to almost any comfortable height or angle, multiple screens can be mounted together, and can be customised to provide a comfortable working station such as the Ergotron WorkFit-LX Standing Desk Mount System.
Specialised mounting arms for wheelchairs are easy to install and can even be mounted using tracks that are already installed on some wheelchairs. The RAM Mount Tablet Mount for Wheelchairs with Quick Release & Swivel Feature gives users a secure and easy-to-operate mount that can hold most iPad and Android devices. The ‘gooseneck’ arm can be adjusted to swivel to help the user adjust the angle of their device to the desired angle.
Medical Carts
Medical cart trolleys are versatile workstations. Medical trollies can be customised to accommodate hospital wards specific necessities. These Trollies can be easily transported throughout a hospital ward, fitted with iPads, or used as mobile entertainment units. The Maclocks/Compulocks iPad Air 10.9 4th Gen 2020 Medical Rolling Cart - Space Rise Freedom Extended can be retrofitted to accommodate any iPad Size. This unit offers standard free running wheels with 360° spin to help users move the unit freely throughout a ward or office.
The Caseoz® Collection Schmick Universal iPad Medical Trolley/Workstation is part of the Caseoz UK assistive technology range and offers users an excellent alternative to a stationary workstation, and can take a top load of 9kg.
As well as accommodating an iPad or Tablet device for patients or medical staff, Medical trolleys can be customised to fit a lockable enclosure for chargers and accessories. Paired with a security bundle, the Medical trolley can be secured to an anchor point, providing a deterrent from theft.
iPad Cases
iPad Cases can provide excellent protection for iPads, protecting the device from serious damage from sudden drops, throwing or liquids. The Pepkoo range of iPad cases, available for iPad 10.2 7th/8th and 9th Gen, iPad Mini 4/5, iPad 9.7 (5th/6th Gen) provide parents and carers with an impact-resistant solution for iPads. These cases are made of non-toxic EVA Foam and have been tried and tested in schools and healthcare.
In addition to Cases that provide a high degree of impact resistance, Waterproof options like the V-series V3 waterproof cases that keep moisture and body fluids out of iPad ports also provide a protective barrier from costly and unwanted repairs.
UV Sanitisers
UV sanitisers have recently been picking up a lot of attention, partly due to the heightened awareness of the importance of hygiene in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This technology has actually existed since the 1930’s, when William F. Wells, a university sanitary engineer, began studying the effectiveness of UV Light in sanitising against bacteria. UV-C sanitising devices have become convenient, cheap, effective and more importantly safer ways of sanitising products against common bacteria that cause colds and flus.
Philips recently decided to focus a portion of their technology development on healthcare products. Their radical shift into healthcare assistive technology has included new lines of UV sanitising Chambers (Philips 36W UVC Disinfection mini chamber) designed to fit everyday items such as Phones, wallets and keys. This reduces the risks involved in the transmission of germs between patients in healthcare settings, without the need to constantly wipe everything with alcohol and technology unfriendly chemicals.
Homedics is another brand that embraced the science of UV-C sanitising technology. Homedics has been on the cutting edge of assistive technology and their range of portable UV-C sanitisers (Homedics UV-CLEAN Phone Sanitiser) are a great way to carry a portable Sanitising option.
Assistive technology is helping people everywhere in the world find easier and better ways to live. Everyone living with disabilities should have the same opportunities to flourish and live. Through a field with the extensive development of Assistive technology we can all hope to benefit from living in a fairer society.