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1certified occupational therapy assistant, United Cerebral Palsy Association of Western New York, Inc., Buffalo, NY, 14225.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|August 16, 2013
Summary
Severely disabled adults face significant positioning challenges impacting independence. This paper details an interdisciplinary wheelchair clinic approach and the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Assistive Technology
- Occupational Therapy
Background:
- Independent functioning for severely disabled adults is often limited by complex positioning needs.
- Effective wheelchair prescription and management are crucial for enhancing quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an interdisciplinary approach within a wheelchair clinic setting.
- To elucidate the functions of a specialized wheelchair clinic.
- To define the role of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in a wheelchair clinic team.
Main Methods:
- Review of interdisciplinary team collaboration models in wheelchair clinics.
- Analysis of functional outcomes related to specialized seating and positioning.
- Case study examples illustrating COTA contributions to client care.
Main Results:
- An interdisciplinary model effectively addresses multifaceted client needs.
- Wheelchair clinics provide comprehensive services beyond basic equipment provision.
- COTAs play a vital role in assessment, intervention, and client education.
Conclusions:
- Interdisciplinary wheelchair clinics enhance independent function for severely disabled adults.
- The COTA is integral to optimizing wheelchair outcomes and client independence.
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