Seating and Wheeled Mobility: A Comprehensive Clinical Resource Guide

Authored by Michelle L. Lange and Jean Minkel, this authoritative guide is designed to support occupational and physical therapists, complex rehabilitation technology suppliers, and third-party payers in wheelchair seating and mobility assessment and applications.

The comprehensive resource provides a broad spectrum of information, catering to both beginners and experienced practitioners. It covers foundational knowledge for those new to the field, as well as in-depth, population-specific information for those who may not have worked with a particular population before.

A successful equipment recommendation process relies on critical precursors such as information sharing, demonstration, and trial opportunities, as well as patience and understanding from the clinician working with individuals with disabilities.

Organization and Content

The guide is divided into six sections, each focusing on a distinct area of clinical practice:

• Section 1: Assessment and Pressure Management – A detailed presentation of the assessment process and the critical understanding of pressure management necessary for the clinical team when working with clients who rely on wheeled mobility.
• Section 2: Postural Support – A comprehensive overview of postural support, including a completely updated method to measure and describe the seated person and related support surfaces needed when recommending a device.
• Section 3: Clinical Decision Making – A foundation for clinical decision making around the assessment for and application of the most appropriate wheeled mobility device.
• Section 4: Clinical Applications of Mobility Devices – In-depth clinical applications for each category of mobility devices, including proper documentation to assist in the funding of these devices.
• Section 5: Population-Specific Information – Valuable insights into the clinical application of position, pressure management, and functional mobility as it applies to pediatric, geriatric, bariatric populations, as well as persons with degenerative and complex neuromuscular impairments.
• Section 6: Additional Considerations – Additional considerations when working with persons who are aging with a disability, environmental assessments, transportation, and the application of standards.

Seating and Wheeled Mobility: A Clinical Resource Guide is an indispensable resource for both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the field of wheelchair seating and mobility. It provides the depth and breadth of clinical practice necessary to excel in this critical area of healthcare.

Book Details:

• Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
• Publication Date: November 15, 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781630913960, 9781630913977