Pre-Symposium Courses at European Seating Symposium 2007
Clinical Application of Interface Pressure Mapping
Facilitators:
Dr Stephen Sprigle,
Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centre on Wheeled Mobility and the Centre for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access,
Georgia Institute of Technology,
Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Ms. Kim Davis,
MSPT, ATP, Senior Clinical Research Scientist;
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centre on Wheeled Mobility and the Shepherd Centre,
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Length - 7 hours
Level - Intermediate - Advanced
Course description:
This is a combination didactic and hands-on full day course focusing on the clinical application of computerized Interface Pressure Mapping (IPM). Lecture will include (1) principles of pressure management, (2) guidelines for use of IPM as a tool to assist with clinical decision making for the selection of wheelchair cushions and other support surfaces, (3) considerations for interpretation of IPM findings (4) use of pressure mapping for consumer education (e.g. effective pressure relief strategies) and (5) description/comparison of three popular commercially available IPM systems. Hands-on instruction will include demonstration followed by opportunity for attendees to use the technology in various seating simulations. Note: Attendees should be familiar with the basic principles of seating.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe key principles of pressure management
Identify contributing causes to pressure ulcers
Describe guidelines for the use of pressure mapping
Describe the difference between normal force and tangential force (shear)
Describe clinical guidelines for the interpretation of IPM findings
Identify common causes of "false positives" for elevated pressures
Identify considerations when using IPM across various seating products, with respect to cushion materials
Identify when to look beyond the cushion for the solution
Identify techniques for using IPM for consumer education
Identify and compare IPM systems from three manufacturers
09:00 - 09:15
Introductions; review course agenda and goals.
09:15 - 10:00
IPM technology and performance characteristics
10:15 - 11:00
Usage guidelines for IPM; Clinical interpretation of IPM findings
11:00 - 12:00
IPM considerations across cushion materials; consumer education.
13:00 - 15:00
Hands-on Lab using Tekscan, FSA and XSensor systems.
15:15 - 15:45
Case Studies; clinical considerations beyond the cushion.
15:45 - 16:00
Summary and Questions
Other courses at European Seating Symposium 2007:
Practical Pressure Management by the Healthcare Team:
Issues of the Seating Interface and Heels
Clinical Application of Interface Pressure Mapping
Ultralight / Sports Manual Wheelchairs:
Best Clinical Practice for Optimal Client Outcomes