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Adaptometer
A device used to determine the time required for visual adaptation to darkness.
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Adaptive trial
A form of research in which data analyzed as the trial progresses are used to reshape or refocus the trial design.
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Adaptive therapy
Those services and strategies in occupational and physical therapy that make use of assistive technology to help patients with functional disabilities overcome environmental barriers.
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Adapter
Device for joining one part of an apparatus to another part.
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Adaptation model
A conceptual model of nursing developed by nursing theorist Sister Callista Roy that is based on the individual’s adaptation to environmental stimuli. In this model, the goal of nursing is to promote adaptive physiological/physical, self-concept/group identity, role function, and interdependence responses.
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Retinal adaptation
Adjustment of the rods and cones of the retina to ambient light.
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Postural adaptation
The ability to maintain balance and remain upright during changes in position and challenges to stability.
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Occupational adaptation
A practice model used by the occupational therapist to provide strategies for interpreting and enhancing observed patient performance and for facilitating mastery for the patient overperformance challenges.
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Color adaptation
The fading of intensity of color perception after prolonged visual stimulation.
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Chromatic adaptation
A change in hue or saturation, or both, resulting from pre-exposure to light of other wavelengths.
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