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Pressure Mapping, A Valuable Resource for Client Assessment and Education

Course: #1181Level: Intermediate 2 Hours 86 Reviews

Please note: This course is also offered in a series of recordings titled "Seating Systems and Pressure Mapping", course 1440.

Pressure mapping can be an extremely valuable tool, not only to incorporate into the wheelchair seating evaluation process, but also to aid the therapist in equipment selection, and to help educate the client and prevent the risk of skin breakdown and pressure wounds. Recent research, which has changed the traditional provision of pressure mapping will be discussed and a variety of benefits associated with the implementation of this technology will be provided. This course is a must see for anyone considering integrating pressure mapping into their current clinic or assessment process.

NOTE: The recording of this live course includes exploration of a third party website(s) that may not appear in the recording. However, the link to the site(s) is available in the slide handout. Please pause the recording and explore the material on your own.

Editor's Note: Regarding Pennsylvania credits, this course is approved by the PA State Board of Physical Therapy for 2 hours of Direct Access CE, from 4/11/13 through 12/31/14.

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Course Type: Recorded Webinar


Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkIdentify the components and characteristics of a pressure mapping system
  • checkmarkList the ideal pressure measurements to be achieved as well as measurements which may suggest further intervention is needed.
  • checkmarkIdentify methods and benefits to incorporating pressure mapping for client education and seating system assessment.
  • checkmarkIncorporate pressure mapping results into a letter of medical necessity in order to achieve funding for an individual’s wheelchair seating system.

Course created on July 24, 2012

Agenda

0-10 Minutes Benefits and Goals of Pressure Mapping
10-20 Minutes General overview of pressure mapping, including setup and current brands.
20-45 Minutes Identification and demonstration of pressure mapping components, features and capabilities
45-60 Minutes Understanding the numbers associated with pressure mapping, fact vs. fiction
60-75 Minutes Pressure mapping for cushion and seating system selection
75-95 Minutes Use of pressure mapping for client education
95-110 Minutes Documentation and equipment justification through the use of pressure mapping
110-120 Minutes Closing, Question and Answer Session

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