IC53 – Seating the 'Unseatable'

Program ID : IC53.2017
Webinar Length of Time: 1.25 Hour

Link to view the lecture presentation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7-fvXN7cSk

Presenters

Name
Stefanie Sukstorf Laurence, BSc.OT, OT
Motion Specialties
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Stefanie Laurence is an Occupational Therapist who has been working with people with special needs of all ages in a variety of settings and roles for over 35 years. She is the Education Manager for Motion Specialties across Canada.

Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, OT
Permobil Canada
Aurora, Ontario
Canada

Brenlee is an occupational therapist and ATP/SMS and is currently the National Clinical Education Manager for Permobil Canada. Brenlee has a background in clinical work and owned a private practice in Toronto for the past many years. She has experience with a variety of clinical client populations and has worked in the past with various groups in product trials and clinical outcomes. Brenlee started with Permobil Canada in September 2016.

Note: Faculty for this activity have been required to disclose all relationships with any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services, with the exemption of nonprofit or government organizations and non-healthcare related companies.

* (Presenter(s)) disclosed the following conflict(s):

I have financial interests with the following proprietary entity or entities producing health care goods or services as indicated below:

I have financial interests with the following proprietary entity or entities producing health care goods or services – Motion Specialties.

I am receiving an honorarium, travel expenses, or other payment for my expenses for this presentation. I am an employee of a commercial entity – Permobil Canada.

Description

Ever have the sinking feeling when you meet the client that you have absolutely no idea where to start? Every client presents with their own unique issues; some are physical, some are behavioural, some are environment related. A good outcome for a prescription takes all factors into consideration and strikes a balance to accommodate as many issues as possible. The core tenants of best practice in prescription of a seating and mobility system are assessment, goal setting, matching client need to equipment parameters, evaluation and follow-up. Through the use of case studies, this session will highlight the best practice, problem-solving path as it applies to any client; those that appear straight-forward, complex or ‘unseatable’, whatever the reason.

Learning Objectives

Upon viewing this webinar, participants will be able to:

List three goals of the mat assessment.
Identify at least two important aspects of defining generic features of a seating system based on assessment.
Discuss at least two steps in problem-solving to match client needs and product options.

References

Arledge, S., Armstrong, W., et al (2011). RESNA Wheelchair Service Provision Guide. Arlington VA. Retrieved from www.resna.org.
Waugh, K. & Crane, B., (2013). A clinical application guide to standardize wheelchair seating measures of the body and seating support surfaces. Revised Edition. Denver, Colorado.
Laurence, S., & Mogul-Rotman, B., (2012). The Mat Assessment - Getting the Information You Actually Need. Presentation at Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists Annual conference, Toronto, September 2012.

CEU Registration and Cost

0.125 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded to individuals for viewing 1.25 hours of instruction.
The cost for the webinar is $59.00

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Updated | 06.20.2017