Clinical Considerations for Alternative Drive Controls

Program ID : IC52.2019
Webinar Length of Time: 1.0 Hour

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Presenters

Wade Lucas, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS
Quantum Rehab, United States

Wade is a licensed physical therapist and a certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)/Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) through RESNA. He has over 14 years of experience working in the complex rehabilitation equipment field. His clinical experience includes inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, pediatrics, skilled nursing/long term care, and home health.

John Doherty, OTR, ATP/SMS
Quantum Rehab, United States

Jay has 23 years of experience working in the field of assistive technology. Throughout his career he has worked in rehabilitation and assistive technology environments with both adults and children. As Director of Clinical Education, Jay provides direction and leadership to the Quantum field sales team in clinical education and development of field reps. He also oversees the team that develops and presents a variety of educational courses in the field pertaining to clinical benefits of equipment.

Presented at the 35th International Seating Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA USA

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.

Wade Lucas disclosed the following conflict:

Financial interests with the following proprietary entities producing healthcare goods or services:

Employee of commercial entity: Quantum Rehab

Description

Assessing an end user for power mobility can be an intimidating task. Decisions that are made will have an impact on the individual’s quality life, functional mobility, physical wellbeing, and social interactions. When the end user is not able to utilize a standard joystick, then the task can become even more intimidating. There are many considerations and factors including driving/input method, mounting of driver controls, postural control, power positioning, programming, and environmental access/control. This workshop will review many of the considerations that must be examined when recommending alternative controls. Case specific examples will be utilized to elucidate the often-delicate interplay between alternative control access and complex seating system needs.

Learning Objectives

Upon viewing this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe three considerations for proportional alternative drive control selection and set up
List three considerations for digital/switched alternative drive control selection and set up
Discuss at least one factor on how tilt and recline can affect access to each drive controls option

References

Lange, M.L., & Minkle, J. (2018). Seating and Wheeled Mobility: A Clinical Resource Guide. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Incorporated.
Cook, A., Polger, J.M. (2015). Assistive Technologies Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition, St Louis, MO, Mosby, Inc.
Kenyon, L. K., Farris, J. P., Gallagher, C., Hammond, L., Webster, L. M., & Aldrich, N. J. (2016). Power Mobility Training for Young Children with Multiple, Severe Impairments: A Case Series. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2638(March), 1–16. http://doi.org/10.3109/01942638.2015.1108380

CEU Registration and Cost

0.100 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded to individuals for viewing 1.0 hours of instruction.
The cost for the webinar is $59.00

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Updated | 06.27.2019