Assistive Devices:
http://www.pattersonmedical.com/app.aspx?cmd=go_home
Electricity-Free Dishwasher Prototype:
http://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/electricity-free-dishwasher-cleans-dishes-just-one-minute.html
Single Handed Solutions Blog
http://singlehandedsolutions.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-do-you-do-washing-dishes.html
- All examples include using prosthetic or residual arm for stabilization.
Royal National Orthopedic Hospital
A patient’s guide for completing activities of daily living with one hand
Washing and drying up dishes
- Use a dishwasher
- To wash the dishes:
- Use a hand pump or sensor soap dispenser. This can be fitted to your kitchen sink so that it does not move when you are using it.
- Use a washing up brush with suction cups
- Use suction pads. Wash one item at a time. Fit the item on the suction pad and wash.
- Dampen a sponge and pour washing up liquid over it. Create suds. Wipe your cutlery over the sponge to wash.
- To dry the dishes:
- Place item on a tea towel on work surface and dry with hand
- Place items on a tea towel between your knees and dry with hand
- Use plate rack and leave to dry, and then pack items away.
Some tips on how to perform daily activities with one hand
– OSU Medical Center
https://patienteducation.osumc.edu/Documents/daily-activities-one-hand.pdf