BAOT/COT 32nd Annual Conference and Exhibition
incorporating Specialist Section - HIV/AIDS, Oncology, Palliative Care Annual Conference

Session 57: Postural positioning with sleep systems and seating

Thursday 12 June 2008 - 09.55 - 10.40

Peacocks Medical Group

Explore the technology used in air seating and sleep systems and learn about their design and development. With occupational therapists in mind, we will demonstrate how systems benefit postural control and interface with the demands of a physiotherapist. We will also demonstrate the importance of understanding the interpretation of the prescription model for commissioning product and designing products.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the importance of materials and fillings for cushion systems
• Hear about the benefits of postural control
• Discover the benefits of design from a multi-disciplinary team
• Increase your understanding of how clinical prescriptions are interpreted by manufacturing teams, providing improved outcomes for service users