Practical outcome measures to support seated mobility prescription (May 24, 2022)

With increasing demands on clinician time and a push for outcome measures and research to prove medical necessity of the therapy time and the durable medical equipment they are recommending, it is becoming ever more necessary to find efficient and practical ways to accomplish their tasks. 

This webinar will provide an overview of research and outcome measures that can be used in the wheelchair service provision process, including bilateral forward upward reach and spinal alignment. The presenters will delve more in detail on a few outcome measures that they have found practical, effective and efficient in a clinical setting. Practical tips will be provided.

After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Identify four outcome measures that can be used in the wheelchair service provision process.
2. Demonstrate how to assess a bilateral forward upward reach.
3. Determine how spinal alignment, such as kyphosis, can be assessed when sitting in a manual wheelchair.

Level 
Intermediate (3-5 years of experience in this specific area of practice