IDENTIFICATION OF THE APPROPRIATE TYPE OF MOBILITY BASE TO MEET FUNCTIONAL GOALS
For Complex Rehabilitation Health Professionals
Education level of course: Beginner – intermediate
5 CPD HOURS
Aidacare Healthcare Equipment, Central Coast
CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
This workshop considers the clinical and design differences between types of mobility bases and their use for best outcomes.
The ICF framework will be used to guide attendees through the decision-making process for selection of most appropriate type of mobility base to trial.
• When is it appropriate to consider a power add on vs a powered mobility base?
• What are the crucial clinical considerations to identify manual wheelchair mobility?
• How do we identify when a client may benefit from a powered mobility base?
• How do we match the best AT outcome to an individual’s needs?
This workshop will work through the clinical considerations for prescribing AT solutions for functional mobility. The identification of initial assistive technology solutions must meet an end users functional and mobility goals.
This workshop looks at key clinical indicators for use of manual, power mobility bases and power add on devices. Attendees will be encouraged to engage in discussions of real-life scenarios and will be provided with a variety of case studies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
• Articulate the clinical reasoning process for identifying appropriate mobility base type for trial
• Discuss at least 3 considerations for each type of mobility option (manual, power, power assist)
• Articulate a minimum of 2 considerations in selecting powered mobility drive base configuration
Presenter: Tracee-Lee Maginnity
Permobil Clinical Education Specialist
Occupational Therapist
Tracee-Lee Maginnity joined Permobil Australia in July 2019, as a Clinical Education Specialist. She graduated Auckland University of Technology with a BHSc (Occupational Therapy) in 2003 and has since worked in various roles related to seating and mobility, including assessing, prescribing and educating. Tracee-Lee is passionate about maximising functional outcomes with end users and the importance of education within the industry.
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