IC06 The ABC and XYZ of Cushions and Backs

Program ID Number: CRS000700
CEU Course ID: P282.15
Webinar Length of Time: 1.0 hour

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When someone develops an ulcer the cushion is not only blamed as the cause but is often the solution to the problem. Although the cushion is important it is not the only thing that should be checked. A full assessment should be performed. For this workshop though we will look specifically on how to measure the client, and look at the pros and cons of a variety of materials and shapes of cushions and backs.

Learning Objectives:

List 3 materials used in cushions and at least one clinical benefits or cons of each material
List 3 measurements required in order to decide shape and size of cushion and or back for the client
List 3 different cushion shapes that can be used for skin health

Faculty:

Jane E. Fontein, OT
Vancouver, BC
Canada
janefontein@gmail.com

Jane Fontein, has been an Occupational Therapist for more than 30 years most of which have been in the seating and mobility field. Jane is currently self employed and is working as an Independent Manufacturer Educator. She has 2 contracts one with Dynamic Health Care Solutions and the other with Motion Composites, both are Canadian Manufacturers.

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.

* Disclosed that she is a Consultant for Dynamic Health Care Solutions and Motion Composites.

References:

Waugh K and Crane B. A clinical application guide to standardized wheelchair seating measures of the body and seating support surfaces (Rev. Ed). Denver, CO: University of Colorado Denver (363 pgs) 2013. Available from: www.assistivetechnologypartners.org
ISO 16840. Wheelchair Seating, Section 1 - Vocabulary, reference axis convention
and measures for body posture and postural support surfaces, International Organization for Standardization, TC-173, SC-1, WG-11., 2006.
Garber, S. L., Biddle, A. K., Click, C. N., Cowell, J. F., Gregorio-Torres, T. L., Hansen, N. K., Kloth, L.C., et al. (2000). Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment Following Spinal Cord Injury: A Clinical Practice Guideline for Health-Care Professionals. Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine. Retrieved from http://www.pva.org/publications/pdf/upperlimb.pd

Updated | 06.25.2015