Objectives – To provide information about:
- Why knowledge and skills in manual handling are important for home modification practice
- Examples of manual handling issues that may arise in the home for a range of people who present with access and mobility requirements
- Home modification solutions to address environmental barriers that may limit good manual handling practice and use
- Resources that can be used for future practice
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Objectives – To provide information about:
- A range of drawing programs for minor and major modification practice
- Opportunity for attendees to share experiences of their own resources
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Objectives – To provide information about:
- Modifications and equipment that can be installed to assist people who need temporary solutions (e.g. palliative care needs; managing while major modification work is being undertaken)
- Typical barriers and modification/equipment solutions
- Clinical reasoning to problem solve case scenarios
- Resources to assist practice
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Objectives – To provide information about:
- Colour luminance and colour contrast
- Lighting options
- Typical barriers and design/product solutions
- Clinical reasoning to problem solve specific case scenarios
- Resources to assist practice
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To provide an overview of:
- What home modifications offer children and the role of the OT
- Process for assessment of the child, their equipment, carer and tasks
- Typical barriers and solutions
- Resources to assist practice
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To provide an overview of:
- Terminology
- The requirements of the Building Code of Australia and the Australian Standards
- Alternative design/product solutions to stairs
- Issues associated with recommending stairs, platforms and ramps
- Resources for practice
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Objectives – To provide information about:
- Door types and accessories
- Typical barriers and design solutions
- Clinical reasoning to problem solve scenarios
- Resources to assist practice
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Objectives – To provide information about:
- Features of different types of comprehensive reports for minor and major modifications – to assist with court decisions, ensure protection from litigation, and facilitate excellent clinical competence
- Hints and tips to speed up report writing
- Resources to assist practice
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Objectives – To provide information about:
- Australian Standards requirements
- When to recommend stairlifts
- Typical barriers and design/product solutions
- Clinical reasoning to problem solve case scenarios
- Resources to assist practice
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