Explore the principles of pressure care
Pressure injuries can be a life-threatening condition. Occupational Therapists should be confident to identify, prevent and treat pressure injuries as part of a team. Practical strategies will be outlined, suitable to apply if you work in acute care, rehab, community, or with special conditions such as spinal cord injury and palliative care. The 2019 International Pressure Injury Clinical Practice Guidelines will be discussed and applied with real life examples.
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Workshop duration: 2 Hour Workshop
Cost: $105.00
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This was great, a really good refresher, particularly heading back into acute hospital work. Key take away around intrinsic and extrinsic factors, prioritising these and reinforcement of current practoce, setting something up quickly in acute, but monitoring and changing as appropriate to meet client's needs.
The workshop covers details regarding pressure care injuries, risk factors and suitable interventions. It is great to know that it is crucial to intervene or prevent pressure injuries as soon as possible.
About the Presenter:Â
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Karen Maurer has over 25 years’ experience working as an OT, including many years as a senior clinician with a special interest in assistive technology for adults. She runs Capable Spaces, a private practice supporting clients with neurological conditions/ SCI/ TBI to live with dignity and empowerment, by maximising their independence in everyday life.
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