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5. Module 6 - Seating Made Easy: Solving a Puzzle

Module 6 - Seating Made Easy: Solving a Puzzle

Key concepts

Solving a seating puzzle requires an integrated problem-solving approach

• Systematic seating assessment provides comprehensive information to support the rationale behind seating goals and interventions
  
  
• Seating and mobility systems maximise pressure care and postural alignment when the size and shape of the systems are optimized for the user
  
  
• Seating and mobility systems enable the user to function in all life roles and to access their environment
  
  
• A team approach enhances the process of goal-setting and improves the outcome of interventions
  
  
• Correct set up and instruction of the trial equipment play a significant role in the success of the seating intervention. It completes the BIG PICTURE.

This web page is managed and authorised by Greater Metropolitan Clinical Taskforce. Last updated: 16 March, 2009

• Spinal Seating Professional Development Program

• Modules: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

• Module 6 - Seating Made Easy: "Solving a Puzzle"

• Aim, Rationale and Outcomes
• What do Seating and a Jigsaw puzzle have in common?
• Keys to solving a jigsaw puzzle
• Key Steps in Solving the Seating Puzzle
• Key principles in solving the Seating Puzzle
• Key Concepts