Technology (e.g. robotics, assistive technology, mHealth)

Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)

Stroke

Spinal Cord Injury

Instructional Course

(599097) IC 6: Wheelchairs and Seating: The Evaluation Process with Demonstration and Justification of Recommended Products

Presenter(s)

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  Jessica Presperin Pedersen, OTD, MBA, OT, ATP/SMS, FAOTA, RESNA Fellow

  Assistant Professor Research OT
  Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
  Chicago, Illinois
• 

  Deborah Pucci, PT, MPT

  PT
  Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
  Chicago, Illinois
• 

  Esmeralda Vázquez, OTD, OTR/L, ATP

  OT
  Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
  Chicago, Illinois
• JW

  Julie Wolenski, OTR/L

  OT
  Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
  Chicago, Illinois

The purchase of a wheelchair and seating products is a critical step for many non-ambulatory individuals. This hands-on course provides evaluation techniques, product demonstration, and funding criteria for individuals of all ages having a variety of neurological or orthopedic diagnoses. It will provide a step-by-step overview beginning with the medical intake and information gathering pertaining to physical and functional parameters for decision making. The mat evaluation and measurements, will be covered. Participants will learn how to perform an evaluation, fill out a detailed form with medical justification of the products, and trial mobility bases, cushions, and supports.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe 5 key linear and 2 angular measurements for a wheelchair seating evaluation.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to review documentation required for reimbursement of a power wheelchair through Medicare.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to provide postural, functional, and physiological reasons for choosing dependent, manual, and power wheelchairs, seat cushions, back supports, and seating components.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to discuss the medical justification for foam, air, gel, and molded characteristics of a seat cushion.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to identify three characteristics of back supports.