This workshop offers attendees the opportunity to become familiar with the different body type presentations of those individuals living with obesity. It will provide guidelines to assist with prescribing or scripting healthcare equipment that matches a client’s body type to facilitate function, safety, comfort and quality of life. With the continual growth of obesity rates world wide and the implications related to the development of chronic health conditions for those living with obesity, it is important to recognise the particular challenges related to care and functional equipment prescription for these individuals. Clinicians responsible for this equipment prescription require awareness of the specific needs of each plus size individual and the criteria that equipment needs to fulfill in order to best facilitate functional independence, comfort, safety and a sense of well being. This workshop aims to provide a connection between the care, safety, comfort, dignity and enablement of a person living with obesity and the prescription of healthcare equipment. Workshop Goals:
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Clinicians working with persons living with obesity and those who wish to gain a greater insight into the specific needs of this client population as it continues to increase in number. |
Annette Terranova, Clinical Educator and Trainer - Unicare Health Annette Terranova is an occupational therapist and trainer with over 30 years experience working in healthcare. Annette has worked extensively as a clinician and consultant within the aged care sector and more recently as Clinical Educator and Trainer for Unicare Health . Her passion surrounds pressure management, manual handling and seating, leading to her participation in National and International Conferences and Events to keep abreast of the latest developments in these areas. Annette has significant experience in prescribing products to facilitate safe and effective manual handling, seating and positioning, falls prevention, dementia care, mobility and pressure injury prevention, and has assisted hundreds of other therapists with education in these areas and prescribing the optimal equipment solution for specific needs.
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Date : Thursday, 13 May 2021 Time : 9am to 1pm Venue : Technology Park Function Centre, Bentley (map) |
You may claim Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours from attending this seminar.
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