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How Do Rehab Engineers Complement Therapy Services?
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January 15, 2023
How do rehab engineers complement therapy services? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Continued Learning Podcast Early Intervention and School-Based Gerontology and Aging
What Happens To Vision During Normal Aging?
September 12, 2022
What happens to vision during normal aging? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Vision
What Criteria Is Necessary To Create An Ideal Placement For A Switch Site?
November 1, 2018
What criteria is necessary to create an ideal placement for a switch site? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
What Are Your Favorite Resources For Driving And Community Mobility?
May 30, 2016
What are your favorite resources for driving and community mobility? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging
How Often Should a Person Be Re-Evaluated or Refitted for a New Prosthesis?
October 12, 2015
How often should a person be re-evaluated or refitted for a new prosthesis? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics
How Can We Prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries with Computer Use?
September 17, 2015
How can we prevent repetitive stress injuries with computer use? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Do You Use a Cognitive and/or Vision Screen Prior to Trying Power Wheelchairs?
February 12, 2015
Do you use a cognitive and/or vision screen prior to trying power wheelchairs? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Vision
Understanding 'Horizontal Stiffness' for Proper Cushion Selection
August 11, 2014
What does the term ‘horizontal stiffness’ refer to when selecting a cushion for a client’s wheelchair? Why is it important to consider? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Factors that Contribute to Skin Breakdown
July 28, 2014
What factors contribute to skin breakdown in clients with limited mobility? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Custom Seating Options on a Limited Budget
July 7, 2014
Are there less costly alternatives to a custom seating system when faced with a very limited budget? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Minimizing transfers during a seating evaluation
June 9, 2014
When completing a seating evaluation with a client who requires maximum assistance or has poor endurance, what are some strategies for minimizing the number of transfers the client has to perform? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Video Modeling for Caregivers to Use with Children in the Home
April 28, 2014
Do you ever train parents/caregivers in the use of video modeling for self-care routines in the home? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Increased Oral Secretions and Switch Use
April 21, 2014
I have clients that have increased oral secretions and need to use switches. Can the switches get wet? How do you handle this type of situation? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Acute Care, Community and Home Health Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Supervised Wheelchair Mobility in Pediatric Clients
February 19, 2014
How do payors view supervised wheelchair mobility in young clients? Will they pay for a power wheelchair? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Acute Care, Community and Home Health Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
High Tech and Low Tech Options for Computer Modifications for Visual Impairments
January 15, 2014
What are some high tech and low tech computer modifications for visual impairments? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Vision
Long Term Care Facilities Acceptance of High Tech Devices
January 8, 2014
Are LTC facilities receptive to high tech devices? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging
Fall Risk Factors
September 11, 2013
What are the fall risk factors? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging
Types of EADL Units for Clients with Cognitive Impairments
September 6, 2013
With clients with cognitive limitations, what Environmental Activities of Daily Living (or Environmental Control) Units would you suggest? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Acute Care, Community and Home Health
Driving Assessment
June 19, 2013
When is it appropriate to recommend a driving assessment for a client? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Acute Care, Community and Home Health
Benefits and Limitations of Electronic Aids to Daily Living (EADLs)
June 13, 2013
What are the benefits and limitations of EADLs? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Acute Care, Community and Home Health