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Authors: Gary Karp

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Dealers, equipment/wheelchairs,
187
,
192
,
447
,
452
Death,
156–157
Debridement,
72
Decubitus ulcers. See pressure sores
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT),
55
,
59
DeGraff, Al,
122
Dehydration.
See
hydration (fluids); water
Delivery systems,
11–12
Dendrites,
301
Denial,
22
,
46
,
131
,
137
Dependency,
26–27
,
38
,
89
,
140
,
164–167
,
263
,
264–265
.
See also
independence; letting go
Depression.
See also
counselors; psychological shock; psychotherapy
aging and,
112
drugs and,
245
pain and,
64
,
68
recovery and,
39
rehab and,
6
,
38
risks and management,
136
,
143–147
,
150
,
155
,
165
sex and,
245
,
272
substance abuse and,
167
ventilators and,
37
Depth, seat,
221–222
Desks,
414
Devotees,
266
Diabetes,
60
Diagnostics,
8
Diagnostic Ultrasound Corporation,
95
Diamond, Jack,
324
Diaphragm muscles,
330
Diaphragms,
285
Diarrhea,
89
Diazepam,
82
Diet,
68
,
73
,
74
,
89–90
,
104–106
,
414
.
See also
nutrients
Dietrich, W. Dalton,
320
Digestion,
80
Dignity,
49
Dining rooms,
367–368
Disabled Access Credit,
419
Disabled Sports USA,
427
Disabling Bullet Project,
40
Disc brakes,
211
Discharge,
16–17
,
46–47
,
50
Discounts,
393
Discrimination,
84
,
419
,
422
,
424–425
,
450–451
.
See also
Americans with Disabilities Act
Dishwashers,
384
Ditropan
®
(oxybutynin),
58
,
94
Diuretics,
89–90
Diverticulitis,
89
Divorce,
258
Doctors.
See
physicians
Dogs,
123
Do It! program,
7
Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot
(Callahan),
152
Door Motion Technologies,
374
Doors.
See also
entrances
automated,
354
,
374
bedroom,
387
modifications and,
347
,
355
,
391
overviews,
360–364
ramps and,
357
resources for,
442
selecting,
352
vehicle,
397
Dorsal rhizotomy,
69
,
70
,
83
Dorsey, Saunders,
39
Double-leaf doors,
362–363
Doubts,
20
DPAHC (durable power of attorney for health care),
55
D-pull handles,
362
,
363
Drainage,
357
Drainage bags,
58
Drake Center (Indianapolis),
45
Drawers, kitchen,
384
Dressing,
31
Dressings,
72
Drive types,
212–214
Driveways,
355
Driving,
9
,
30
,
396–400
,
417
.
See also
cars
Drugs,
68
,
69
,
82–83
,
86
,
293
.
See also
substance abuse;
specific drugs
Drug trials,
11
Dryers and washers,
388
Dry flotation cushions,
218
Dulcolax
®
(bisacodyl),
98
DuoDerm
®
,
72
Durable power of attorney,
55
Durable power of attorney for health care (DPAHC),
55
DVT (deep vein thrombosis),
55
,
59
Dysreflexia,
60
,
254
,
294
.
See also
autonomic dysreflexia
EasyLiving Home,
350
Eaves,
371
Edema,
234
Education,
41
,
415–417
,
425
,
451
Eggcrate pads,
75
Ejaculation,
288–291
,
292
,
326
Elbows,
65
,
74
Electrical stimulation,
29
,
32
,
59
,
69
,
80
,
104
,
290
,
291
,
313–314
Electricity and wiring.
See
lighting and electrical
Electrotherapy,
72
Elevators,
360
Embarrassment,
256
Embryonic stem cells,
314–318
Emergency plans,
370
,
375
,
388
,
452
Emotional issues.
See also
counselors; depression; psychological shock; psychotherapy; specific emotions
coping with,
149–150
experience of,
135
family,
49
,
163
healing and,
73
health and,
53
home modifications,
342
pain and,
68
,
69
rehab and,
4
,
18–19
relationships and,
48
sexuality and,
245–246
,
250–251
,
253
Emotional support,
153–155
Emotion wheels,
199
Empathy,
157
Employers,
419
Employment.
See also
vocational rehab
cost of accommodation,
421–422
education and,
415
,
417
independence and,
165–166
internet and,
372
lawsuits and,
130
overview,
417–425
pain and,
63
resources,
445
transportation and,
396
Employment agencies,
424
Employment and Disability Institute,
423
Enabling Romance
(Kroll and Klein),
248
,
261
,
268
Endorphins,
166
Endurance,
101
Enemas,
89
,
98
Entrances,
355–356
Environmental control.
See
control systems
Enzymes,
72
Episiotomy,
293
Equipment
adult,
12
bidding on,
452
children and,
11
discharge/home,
7
,
47
exercise,
103
parenting,
287
Erections,
280–284
ErgoAir,
219
ErgoDynamic™ Therapeutic Seating System,
219
Ergonomics,
413–415
Ethics of research,
315–316
,
331
,
333–334
European treatments,
4–5
Everhard lifts,
360
Excuses,
164
,
250
,
299
,
419
Exercise.
See also
sports
anger and,
142
health and,
59
,
60–61
,
99–103
pain and,
62
,
65
,
66
pregnancy and,
293
programs,
100–103
research,
327
shoulders and,
70
spasms and,
80
Exercise machines,
100
Expectations.
See also
misconceptions; perceptions of disability
cures and,
299
family,
159
methylprednisolone and,
318
rehab and,
20
,
21–22
sexuality and,
243–245
,
251–252
,
271
walking clinics and,
29
work and,
426
Expos,
409–410
,
420
,
422
.
See also
seminars
Extension cords,
370
External catheters,
96–97
Extracellular matrix,
310
Falls,
26
,
28
,
81
,
215
,
220
,
223
,
226
,
358–359
.
See also
floors; ramps and lifts
Family.
See also
relationships
caregivers,
49–50
,
438
discharge and,
47
emotional issues and,
18
,
154
experience of,
157–160
personal assistance and,
117–118
,
164
rehab and,
3
,
7
resources for,
9
,
15–17
,
54
,
161–163
role of,
21–22
,
36
,
37
Family Change Questionnaire,
161
,
162
Fampridine,
320
Fatigue,
413–414
Faucets,
381
Fears.
See also
misconceptions
breathing and,
35
disability, of,
48
,
127
healing and,
73
pain, of,
62
resistance and,
131
weaning and,
37–38

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