Module 1, Part 1: Introduction
Presenter: Mark R. Schmeler, PhD OTR/L, ATP
The first lecture of the series provides an outline and overview of the course. This includes the importance of properlyconfigured and fitted wheelchairs and seating systems, best-practices, the service delivery process, and outcome measurement to foster evidence-based practice.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this module, the learner will understand;
- three benefits of properly fitted wheelchairs
- three negative complications associated with poorly fitted wheelchairs
- three aspects of best-practice in the provision of wheelchairs
- three key variables of the service delivery process
- two methods to measure the outcome of wheeled mobility and seating interventions
- three components of evidence-based practice
Additional Reading:
Shea, M., Arledge, S., Armstrong, W., Babinec, M., Dicianno, B., Digiovine, C., Dyson-Hudson, T., Pederson, J., Piriano, J., Plummer, T., Rosen, L., Schmeler, M., & Stogner, J.
RESNA Wheelchair Service Provision Guide. Approved by RESNA BOD January 26, 2011. To be submitted to the Assistive Technology Journal.
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Updated | 08.27.2015
