Module 5 - Evaluation of Seating and Wheeled Mobility Systems
Terms and definitions
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A "seating" system: Seat and back support surfaces and their attachment hardware plus those accessories deemed necessary. |
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RESNA, Terms and Definitions for Specialised Seating, June 2007
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"Seating system" is a term used to describe the positioning of a client in a wheelchair in such a manner as to maximize comfort, posture, skin care and functional abilities. |
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University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
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Wheeled Mobility system "...enhances an individual's mobility. This includes manual and powered wheelchairs." |
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Cook and Hussy. Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice, Second Edition.
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Useful tools
- Recording forms
- Inclinometer - unit measured in degrees
- Measuring tape - unit measured in millimetres or inches as appropriate
- Gloves
- Camera if available. See handy tips for taking photos of the client in a wheelchair.