OSOT - Fostering Mobility – From Manual to Power Wheelchair Prescriptions
Location
Sandman Hotel Hamilton | 560 Centennial Parkway North, Hamilton ON, L8E 0G2
Presenter(s)
Linda Norton (she/her), PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.), Director, Learning & Clinical Education, Motion
Successful mobility prescriptions require the clinician to critically evaluate a comprehensive client assessment, available funding, and equipment options within the context of the client’s life. At the same time, in the current health care environment, clinicians have limited time and often limited access to equipment such as a plinth to complete a mat assessment. Using a case-based approach, this workshop will focus on practical approaches to client assessment, equipment prescription and completing “audit proof” funding applications using the assistive devices program as an example. Participants will have hands on experience with manual wheelchairs, power mobility devices, and mat assessment. Participants will also be educated on ensuring best practice and clinical justification to support funding applications. Through case studies, we will explore the choice between prescribing manual and power mobility.
During this workshop, you will: Explore the comprehensive assessment required for a successful mobility prescription. Practice a mat assessment, when there isn’t a mat available, focused on key postures and measurements. Appraise the eligibility for funding using four clinical case studies. Generate an “audit proof” funding application using the Assistive Devices Program as an example. Through hands-on experience with equipment, identify key differences between types of manual wheelchairs, focusing on how the clinical assessment findings determine what the clinician would choose. Through hands-on experience with the equipment, identify the key differences between the types of power mobility devices, focusing on what clinical assessment findings would lead the clinician to choose that device. Analyze client scenarios to determine whether a manual or power wheelchair would be the most appropriate prescription.
Linda Norton (she/her), B.Sc.OT, M.Sc.CH, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.), Motion, University of Western Ontario, University of Toronto is an occupational therapist who is passionate about the provision of appropriate seating and mobility equipment. Her diverse experience in various settings including hospital, community, and industry; and experience in various roles including clinician, educator, manager, and researcher gives Linda a unique perspective. Wound prevention and management are also Linda’s passions. She has completed the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC), a Master’s in Community Health focusing on pressure injury prevention and a PhD in Occupational Science focusing on chronic wounds. Her research focused on how health care providers identify and address lifestyle factors for clients with chronic wounds. Linda is a co-director and faculty member of the IIWCC accredited by the University of Toronto and is a faculty member of the Advanced Health Care Practice - Wound Healing program at Western University. Linda regularly presents workshops and webinars and is the Manager, Learning and Development for Motion.