1. Occupational Therapy Equipment/Software package Mike Bohrer

2. Goal  To provide a medical center with basic equipment and software necessary for a technology-based occupational therapy program that is primarily focused on rehabilitating the fine motor skills of the hand

3. Dynamometer  Baseline ® HiRes Hand Dynamometer  Handheld device for measuring hand and grip strength  Purpose: To assess the status and strength of a patient’s hand(s) and grip before therapy

4. Dynamometer (continued)  Use/Value: Gives the therapist an idea of the condition and progression of patients’ hands before and after their prescribed therapy  Cost: $279.99  http://www.bpp2.com/Merchant2/merchant. mvc?page=BPPI/PROD/02-Measurement- 010201/1201 http://www.bpp2.com/Merchant2/merchant. mvc?page=BPPI/PROD/02-Measurement- 010201/1201

5. Hand Fitness Trainer  “The Hand Fitness Trainer” by Clinically Fit Inc.  Glove-like device with elastic bands that strap to each fingertip  Purpose: To exercise and strengthen the hand

6. Hand Fitness Trainer (continued)  Use/Value: The patient moves their hand against light resistance which strengthens underactive muscles and stretches underactive muscles allowing them to improve their dexterity safely. Improved dexterity will make important everyday tasks (such as writing) easier  Cost: $29.99  http://www.sharperimage.com/si/view/product/ The-Hand-Fitness-Trainer/200459 http://www.sharperimage.com/si/view/product/ The-Hand-Fitness-Trainer/200459

7. Software Application  Dexteria  Mobile application that runs therapeutic hand exercises on a touch screen device  Purpose: Aids in fine motor skill development while the application automatically tracks timing and progress

8. Software Application (continued)  Uses/value: Dexteria activities are fun(especially for children) and will make patients’ rehab experience a little more enjoyable. Therapists will benefit from the application’s automatic timing and progress tracking  Cost: $3.99  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dexteria- fine-motor-skill/id420464455?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dexteria- fine-motor-skill/id420464455?mt=8

9. Tablet Computer  Apple iPad Mini 16GB with Retina display  Lightweight portable tablet computer  Purpose: To run Dexteria application

10. Tablet Computer (continued)  Use/Value: Patients can use Dexteria application with their fingertips on the device’s touch screen. Using The Hand Fitness Trainer while using the iPad will increase intensity of the exercises.  Cost: $399  http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini

11. iPad Case  NuGuard GripStand mini iPad Mini Case  Protective iPad case and stand  Purpose: To protect the iPad and make it more convenient for patients to use

12. iPad Case (continued)  Use/Value: Grip helps patients hold the device. Case also functions as a stand to prop the device up on a table. Slim design protects the iPad without adding much bulk  Cost: $27.99  http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20T echnology/PADNUGGSMB http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20T echnology/PADNUGGSMB

13. Conclusion  Total cost: $740.96  This is a very cost-effective package for an occupational therapist to rehabilitate patients’ hands from injuries and chronic conditions

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