Closing Keynote - The Best and Worst of Times; Perspectives on Opportunities in Mobility Assistive Technology

Program ID : SS05.2019
Webinar Length of Time: 1.25 Hour

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Michael Boninger, MD
Professor UPMC Endowed Vice Chair for Research Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Pittsburgh, United States

Dr. Michael Boninger is a Professor and UPMC Endowed Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine. He has joint appointments in the Departments of Bioengineering, Rehabilitation Science and Technology and the McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine. He is Senior Medical Director for Post-Acute Care for the Health Services Division of UPMC. He is also a physician-researcher for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Boninger has an extensive publication record of over 250 papers. His central research focus is on enabling increased function and participation for individuals with disabilities through the development and application of assistive, rehabilitative and regenerative technologies. Dr. Boninger also has extensive experience and publications related to training researchers. His students have won over 50 national awards. Dr. Boninger holds 4 United States patents and has received numerous honors, including being inducted into the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine) of the National Academy of Science.

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.

No conflicts have been disclosed.

Description

Dr. Michael Boninger is a Professor and UPMC Endowed Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine.

Learning Objectives

Upon viewing this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe at least two challenges in bridging the gap from research to practice
List at least two opportunities and risks in the current healthcare environment
Describe what assistive technology researchers and providers can do better as a field to prepare for the future

References

Dicianno BE, Lovelace J, Peele P, Fassinger C, Houch P, Bursic A, & Boninger ML (2016). Effectiveness of a Wellness Program for Individuals with Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injuries within an Integrated Delivery System, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, pp. 1969-1978, Vol. 97, No. 11
Rigot S, Worobey L, & Boninger ML (2018). Gait Training in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation - Utilization and Outcomes Among Non-Ambulatory Individuals: Findings from the SCIRehab Project, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation;99(8):1591-1598
Worobey L, Oyster M, Nemunaitis G, Cooper RA, & Boninger ML (2012). Increases in Wheelchair Repairs, Breakdown, and Adverse Consequences for People with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, American Journal of PM&R, pp. 463-469, Vol. 91, No. 6

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Updated | 06.27.2019