POWER SEAT FUNCTIONS AND DRIVE WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS: ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES WITH POWERED MOBILITY + STANDING POWER WHEELCHAIRS: FROM EVIDENCE TO TRIAL
(Topics #8&14 - Permobil Learning Pathways)
FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
5.5 AHPRA CPD HOURS
Kindly hosted at The Thirsty Devil Brewery by
Aidacare Healthcare Equipment, Albury
Power Seat Functions and Drive Wheel Configurations: Endless Possibilites with Powered Mobility
Do you understand the differences in drive wheel configuration and power seat functions but want to develop your knowledge on how these can be used to increase function?
This course will take a deep and technical dive into the different power seat functions (PSFs) and the functional benefits they can have with reference to relevant evidence-based practice (EBP). We will explore how they work and what effects they may have on other components of the chair.
During the hands-on section in the 3.5 hour session, we will get into the PWCs to test out the suspension systems and feel the differences when navigating over uneven terrains or turning in tight spaces. Jump into the chairs and compare mid and front wheel drive bases and attempt to complete different functional tasks using a combination of PSFs.
Standing Power Wheelchairs: From Evidence To Trial
Feeling nervous or overwhelmed when determining if standing is right for your client? Or maybe you have made the decision, but where do you start? This session is designed to help your confidence in all things standing power wheelchairs.
Standing as a therapy intervention has been broadly recognised as an effective method providing clinical outcomes and improvement of functions. Power standing wheelchairs offer great means for extending these outcomes to the home and community situation, adding additional functional and psycho-social benefits.
During this session, we will begin with a look at the results from Permobil’s systematic review of the standing literature. Once we understand the evidence, then we will discuss how to determine readiness for your client and how to have a successful trial.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify 2 functional benefits and considerations of each PSF
2. Understand the impact drive wheel configuration has on environmental access
3. Gain an understanding of the functional impact different actuators can have on PWC performance
4. Describe 3 evidence supported ways that standing can benefit an end-user
5. List 4 considerations to determine readiness for standing
6. Explain the importance of the trial process for a standing power wheelchair
Agenda:
8:45am - Registration
9:00am - 11:00am - Session commences
11:00am - 11:15am - Morning tea
11:15am - 12:45pm - Session continues
12:45pm - 1:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - 3:30pm - Session continues
3:30pm - Finish
PRESENTER
Tilly Brook
Director 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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