Impaired self-care
6 solutions
Impaired self-care
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Man invents “turning bed” for his father who had a stroke
CAREGIVING
BODY BALANCE: Maintaining body balance
Brain Stroke
Brain Injury (Abscess, Brain Barrier Defect, Brain Contusion, Brain Hemorrhage, Brain Edema)
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Strategy/Tip
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Loss of balance
Numbness or weakness in the legs
Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
Cold hands or feet
Shortness of breath
Promoting self-management
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine
Neurology
China
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480
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7708
Man invents multifunctional bed for his paralyzed nephew
CAREGIVING
SLEEP FUNCTION: Resting
Neuromuscular Disorders
Treatment/Surgical device
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Loss of balance
Sleep disturbances
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Fatigue
Restoring mobility
Managing pain
Promoting self-management
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Restoring Blood Circulation
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
China
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7719
Girl invents device to help seniors
COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
Social interaction
CAREGIVING
App (Including when connected with wearable)
Impaired movement
Frequent falls
Social withdrawal or isolation
Manage Medication
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Caregiving Support
Intensive Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Aging
United States
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Boy develops special clothes for his paralyzed grandfather
(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
CAREGIVING
Paralysis
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Managing Neurological Disorders
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
China
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Girl invents special clothes for her father
CAREGIVING
(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Muscle weakness
Limited range of motion
Joint deformity
Joint redness or warmth
Swelling or inflammation
Joint pain or swelling
Managing pain
Caregiving Support
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
China
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2075
Journalist creates The Self Investigation, a mental health advocacy project to promote the well-being of media professionals
SLEEP FUNCTION: Resting
Social interaction
CAREGIVING
Depressive Disorders (Major Depression, Childhood Depression, Postpartum Depression)
Online service
Anxiety
Social withdrawal or isolation
Depressed Mood
Irritability or anger outbursts
Restlessness or feeling slowed down
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities (anhedonia)
Panic attacks
Racing thoughts
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors
Fatigue
Sleep disturbances
Enhancing health literacy
Enhancing Mental Health
Psychiatry
Mental health support
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