Perceived Usability of Tablet Crushers: Comparison of Devices by People with and without Limited Hand Functions.

ABSTRACT: Tablet crushing is a common practice used by patients and their carers, mainly to facilitate swallowing. Various tablet-crushing devices with different designs are currently available on the market. This study aimed to compare the usability of different tablet-crushing devices in people with and without limited hand functions. The hand function of 100 adults recruited from the general community (40 of whom self-reported a limited hand function) was assessed using the hand and finger function subscale of the Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale version 2. The hand strength was measured using a dynamometer. Participants crushed tablets using 11 crushing devices and completed a Rapid Assessment of Product Usability and Universal Design questionnaire for each device. Hand-held twist-action crush

SUBMITTER: Lee SV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9961238 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature