Appendix A : Possible AT Device Classifications of Use
Universal cuff:
Primary usage: gross grasp
Secondary usage: Mobility of the carpal bones (b7202); power of isolated muscles and muscle groups (b7300); tone of isolated muscles and muscle groups (b7350); control of simple voluntary movements (b7600); sensation of muscle spasm (b7801); structure of hand (b7302); learning to write (d145); writing (d170); completing daily routine (d2302); lifting (d4300); caring for teeth (d5201); caring for hair (d5202); caring for fingernails (d5203); eating (d550); crafts (9203); hobbies (d9204).
Resting hand splint:
Primary usage: Stability of several joints (b7151); prevent deformity (not listed in ICF)
Secondary usage: Pain in body part (b2801); tone of isolated muscles and muscle groups (b7350); supportive functions of arm or leg (b7603); sensation of muscle spasm (b7801); prevent contractures (not listed in ICF); hand and arm use (d445); informal education (d810); preschool education (d815); recreation and leisure (d920); stability during sleep (not listed in ICF).
Button hook:
Primary usage: Buttoning and zipping clothes – fasteners (not listed in ICF) – could be part of Putting on clothes (d5400), but it is not listed in this category
Secondary usage: Mobility of several joints (d7101); power of isolated muscles and muscle groups (b7300); sensation of muscle stiffness (b7800); undertaking a simple task (d2100); fine hand use (d440).
Reacher:
Primary usage: Reaching (d4452)
Secondary usage: Pain in body part (d2801); mobility of joints generalized (b7102); mobility of bone functions (b720); power of muscles of the trunk (b7305); tone of muscles of trunk (b7355); sensation of muscle stiffness (b7800); undertaking a simple task (d2100); carrying out daily routine (d230); bending (d4105); lifting (d4300); putting down objects (d4305); picking up (d440); manipulating (d4402); dressing (d540); range of motion (not listed in the ICF).
Sock aid:
Primary usage: Putting on sock (not listed in ICF) – could be part of Putting on clothes (d5400), but it is not listed in this category.
Secondary usage: Pain in body part (b2801); mobility of several joints (b7101); mobility of bone functions (b720); power of muscles of the trunk (b7305); tone of muscles of trunk (b7355); sensation of muscle stiffness (b7800); undertaking a simple task (d2100); bending (d4105); shifting the body’s center of gravity (d4106); putting on clothes (d5400).
Built-up handle spoon:
Primary usage: Eating (d550)
Secondary usage: Touch function (b265); mobility of several joints (b7101); mobility of carpal bones (b7202); power of isolated muscles and muscle groups (b7300); tone of isolated muscles and muscle groups (b7350); sensation of muscle stiffness (b7800); lifting (d4300); fine hand use (d440); turning or twisting the hands or arms (d4453); preparing simple meals (d6300); preparing complex meals (d6301).
Dycem:
Primary usage: To provide a non-slip surface for performing activities on a table top (not listed in the ICF); eating (d550); play (d9200)
Secondary usage: Power of isolated muscles and muscle groups (b7300); learning to write (d145); acquiring basic skills (d1550); undertaking a single task (d210); maintaining a seated position (d4152); eating (d550); drinking (d560); preparing meals (d630); informal education (d810); preschool education (d820); school education (d820); play (d9200); crafts (d9203); hobbies (d9204).
Tub bench:
Primary usage: Safety in the shower (not listed in the ICF) (could possibly be included under washing oneself (d510), maintaining a sitting position (d4153), or stability of joint functions (b715)).
Secondary usage: Vestibular function of position (b2351); vestibular function of balance (d2351); dizziness (b2401); proprioceptive function (b260); generalized pain (b2800); stability of joints generalized (b7152); endurance of all muscles of the body (b7402); involuntary contraction of muscles (b7650); tremor (b7651); tics and mannerisms (b7652); stereotypes and perseveration (b7653); sensation of muscle spasm (b7801); undertaking a complex task (d2101); carrying out daily routine (d230); sitting (d4103); standing (d4104); transferring oneself while sitting (d4200); washing oneself (d510); maintaining one’s health (d5702).
Glasses:
Primary usage: Seeing functions (b210)
Secondary usage: Visual perception (b1561); watching (d110); learning to read (d140); reading (d166); communicating with-receiving-nonverbal messages (d315); walking (d450); moving around (d455); moving around in different locations (d460); driving (d475); informal education (d810); preschool education (d815); school education (d820); vocational training (d825); higher education (d830); remunerative employment (d850); non-remunerative employment (d855); basic economic transactions (d860); complex economic transactions (d865); arts and culture (d9202); crafts (d9203); hobbies (d9204).
Environmental control unit:
Primary usage: Manipulation of environment (not listed in the ICF)
Secondary usage: Energy level (b1300); memory functions (b144); generalized pain (b2801); pain in multiple body parts (b2802); increased blood pressure (b4200); mobility of joint functions (b710); mobility of bone functions (b720); muscle power functions (b730); control of voluntary movement functions (b760); involuntary movement functions (b765); gait pattern functions (b770); undertaking a single task (d210); undertaking multiple tasks (d220); carrying out daily routine (d230); handling responsibilities (d2400); fine hand use (d440); hand and arm use (d445); walking (d450); moving around within the home (d4600); preparing meals (d630).