Performing a Successful Seating and Mobility Evaluation

This text-based course is a transcript of the live seminar, “Performing a Successful Seating and Mobility Evaluation,” by Dr. Kirstin Davin.

We start today by talking about the general ins and outs of performing a seating and mobility evaluation for an individual.  Whether it be an adult user of a wheelchair or a seating system, or a pediatric user, this general information will apply to both.  Then we will talk about the measurements that we want to take during an evaluation or to help us troubleshoot for our clients in a skilled nursing facility.  If you are in a pediatric setting, a teacher may ask you to look at a student to see if you can get them to present better in their chair.  You, of course, say "no problem", but think to yourself you are not really sure how to make this client look better in their chair.  Part of our discussion will be on completing a new evaluation.  The other part of what we are going to talk about is using those measurements to troubleshoot what is going on with your client and try to put them in a better presentation within their seating system. 

Learning Objectives

• List the four components of performing a seating and mobility evaluation and list one element of each of these components.
• Identify three measurements which are often associated with the presence of scoliosis and/or pelvic obliquities.
• Identify the general aspects of a letter of medical necessity and the framework which may be utilized to achieve the desired equipment for a client.
• Name three key phrases which may be utilized within letters of medical necessity to promote equipment approval.
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