Monday 14th September 2009, 09.30 - 16.30
Chairperson: Mary McDonagh

(Register here to attend the Course, fee: €120)

Course description

A forum of clinicians, educators and researchers will come together to discuss the importance and relevance of Outcome Measures to clinical practice in the field of assistive technology and specialised seating. There will be an overview of measures available and their practical application will be given along with advice on how to introduce them successfully in everyday practice.

Course objectives

• Understand the importance of outcome measurement in assistive technology and seating practice
• Identify appropriate outcome measures for your clinical practice
• Identify strategies to help you incorporate the use of outcome measures in the clinical setting

Agenda

09.30 - 09.45
Introduction

09.45 - 11.00
The Relevance of using Outcome Measures in the Clinical Setting
Shirley Fitzgerald, Researcher, University of South Florida

11.00 - 11.30
Break

11.30 - 12.30
The ICF and Participation: Clinical and Research Applications
Alan Lyons, Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Researcher,
Enable Ireland Cork and Kerry Services

12.30 - 13.30
The Development of the Functioning Everyday in a Wheelchair
Outcome Measure
Mark Schmeler, Director, Continuing Education Program &
International Seating Symposium, University of Pittsburgh

13.30 - 14.30
Lunch

14.30 - 15.30
Implementing the use of Assistive Technology and Specialised
Seating Outcome Measures in a clinical setting
Mary Kay McDonagh, Senior Physiotherapist,
Co-ordinator of Training and Development,
Assistive Technology and Specialised Seating Department,
Central Remedial Clinic

15.30 - 16.30
Discussion