Module 5 - Evaluation of Seating and Wheeled Mobility Systems

A systematic record of seating and wheeled mobility systems enables the clinician to:

• Compare the existing system to the person's seating and mobility requirements established in Modules 2-4
• Identify technological features or specifications related to the client's needs
• Identify patterns of wear and tear and maintenance issues with the existing system
• Assess effectiveness - what works/does not work for the client
• Identify possible trauma or pressure risks - e.g sharp edges, protruding parts, poor padding or "bottoming out"
• Recognise the prioritisation of seating goals and urgency for intervention
• Identify needs for prescription/modification
• Document and confirm precise specifications established between the client and supplier for quotation and prescription phases
• Improve accuracy and time efficiency in setting up the new system by using a detail record of the trial system

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• List the tools required for evaluating the seating and wheeled mobility system
• Record relevant measurements of the system
• Inspect and describe components of the system
• Systematically summarise your findings to identify issues with the current system