16/06/2026
When prescribing a complex shower commode, one question shapes the entire set-up: what level of assistance is required across each task?
For many people requiring a scripted commode, bathroom routines are often assisted due to the complexity of their presentation.
But that doesn’t mean independence isn’t part of the goal.
Commodes can support showering, toileting, grooming and daily hygiene routines, with opportunities to encourage independence where appropriate.
This might include:
🔹Independent upper body washing
🔹Participating in transfers or repositioning
🔹Maintaining control over elements of personal care
At the same time, equipment must support safe and efficient assistance, with features that enable hygiene access, support posture and pressure, and reduce strain for carers.
The most effective configurations balance both. They support participation where possible, while ensuring assisted care remains safe and sustainable.
The key is matching the set-up to the person’s functional ability, environment and support needs.
If you’re exploring options for a complex presentation, a trial can help determine the most appropriate configuration.
Get in touch to organise a clinical trial with an ILS Assistive Technology Professional.
