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Item Details
Lourdes Hospital Driving Rehab Programme
ILC Reference NO 91:78:019
Item sourced from ILC NSW database
Short Description
An occupational therapist at Lourdes Hospital (Dubbo) offers a driving assessment and rehabilitation service to people in the Northern cluster of the Greater Western Area Health Service. The service may consist of both an off - road screening and an on - road driving assessment.
Price Guide
Approx Price: $0.00
Price Date: 22/01/2009
Discuss costs of the programme with the Occupational Therapist. POA
More Details
The service is offered to anyone over the age of 18 years with the following conditions:
. Dementia
. Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke)
. Arthritis
. Back and / or neck injuries
. Parkinson's Disease
. Multiple Sclerosis
. Loss of arm / leg
. Cerebral Palsy
. Traumatic Brian Injury
. Developmental disability
. Spinal Cord injuries
. Decreased movement in arm / leg
The Programme can offer:
. Comprehensive off road assessment, which includes physical screen, cognitive screen, vision screen, road law and knowledge test and an on - road assessment conducted by an Occupational Therapist.
. Assessment, advice and prescription on suitability of vehicle adaptations and modifications.
. Liaison with RTA medical unit providing recommendations of an individual's abilities in driving.
. Advice and prescription of seating / back cushions for driving.
. Advice regarding selection of an appropriate vehicle.
. Driving lessons that may assist a person to regain driving skills, confidence or adapt to modifications.
. Lourdes Hospital has access to a modified automatic vehicle with dual braking system and a variety of vehicle adaptations.
. During the programme consultation may also be required from other health professionals.
. Accommodation may also be available during the period of the programme at a cost. Please make enquiries at the time of booking.
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
LOURDES HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH, DUBBO,
DUBBO, NSW
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