UNDER PRESSURE + PEELING BACK THE LAYERS: THE ANATOMY OF A SEATING SYSTEM, THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE DESIGN

(Topics 3&5 – Permobil Learning Pathways)

FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

5.5 AHPRA CPD HOURS

$35 with morning tea, lunch and continuous tea and coffee included

Kindly hosted at Access Rehabilitation Equipment Showroom by

Access Rehabilitation Equipment, Traralgon

Under Pressure + Peeling Back The Layers: The Anatomy of a Seating System, The Science Behind The Design

In this full day session, we will uncover all things pressure related and cushion design. We will start the day talking all things pressure and pressure injuries. We know that Pressure injuries are mostly preventable, so why are we still seeing such high rates around the world? Do we as clinicians understand enough to help educate ourselves and our clients on best practice for prevention of pressure injuries? We will begin with a discussion on pressure itself, where does it come from and how does it work on the body? Then, we will look at the common areas for pressure injuries and a brief overview of pressure injury staging. Once we understand the aetiology, then we will consider current evidence-based best practice including equipment selection. We will conclude the session with the available resources and how to get involved in the interdisciplinary process for the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries.

Following on from here we will break down the layers of cushion design and seek to give you the skills to look further then your go to cushion option. Technology advances continue to introduce different materials and designs in off-the-shelf seating products. This workshop looks at different cushion and backrest design concepts and materials, which will provide you with an understanding of how foundation seating principles can be addressed with equipment. This knowledge will enable attendees to challenge clinical reasoning process and provide a foundation for critically analysing what a product is made from and why it is designed in a certain way. So, get ready to get hands on as we dive beneath the covers.

Objectives:

1. List 4 common areas for pressure injuries.

2. Name the 6 classifications of pressure injuries.

3. Describe 3 current practices to assist with the prevention or treatment of pressure injuries.

4. Describe the difference between off loading and envelopment in seating design.

5. List 3 considerations when identifying potential seating materials.

6. Name and describe the 2 different forces that occur between seating materials (foam, air and gel) and the person.

7. List a minimum of 3 different points of control in a seating solution and how these address foundation seating principles.

Agenda:

8:45am – Registration

9:00am – 11:00am – Session commences

11:00am – 11:15am – Morning tea

11:15am – 12:45pm – Session continued

12:45pm – 1:30pm – Lunch

1:30pm – 3:30pm – Session continued

3:30pm – Finish

PRESENTER

Tilly Brook

Clinical Services Specialist – Clinical Services

Permobil APAC

Occupational Therapist

Tilly Brook has extensive experience working as an Occupational Therapists within wheelchair and seating in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Her passion for this area of practice started whilst working in Brain Injury Rehabilitation and continued to grow from there. Tilly has assisted in the development of clinical teams, and now focuses on upskilling, education, mentoring and developing best practice guidelines for clinicians in the field. Tilly holds a Bachelor of Health Science and a Masters of Occupational Therapy (Hons) and is working as a Clinical Education Specialists at Permobil. When Tilly is not working, you will find her spending time with her family and planning the next travel adventure!

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