Means of Documentation
in Seating Analysis
Mary Petersen
• Physiotherapist
• Technical Aid
Centre for 14 years
• Seating analysis for +10 years
• Now the Danish
Centre for Assistive Technology
Outline
• Why document?
• CPPF
• COPM
• SMART goals
• QUEST 2.0
• Partnerships
Why document?
• Secure the quality of practice
• Develop practice
• Produce / illuminate facts
• Produce valid evidence for practice
CPPF
Canadian Practice Process Framework (2007-version of OPPM) based on
CMOP-E
• Widely spread among therapists
• An evidence-based practice
• Engages client in pursuing own goals
CPPF
Eight Action Points:
• 1. Enter / initiate
• 2. Set the stage
• 3. Assess / evaluate
• 4. Agree on objectives and plan
CPPF
• 5. Implement the plan
• 6. Monitor and modify
• 7. Evaluate outcome
• 8. Conclude / exit
COPM
Canadian Occupational Performance Model.
A standardised tool to assess and
evaluate interventions by identifying:
• Seating issues
• Goals important to the client
COPM
• Invites clients to self-rate
performance: importance and satisfaction.
• A strong international recognition.
COPM
Stage 1: Identify issues
Stage 2: Estimate importance Stage 3: Score
Stage 4: Re-assess
SMART goals
Another useful tool
Tool to setting measureable goals
• Based on the client’s objectives
• In an understandable language
• Agreed upon
SMART goals
S Specific
M Measurable A Achievable R Relevant
T Timeframe
QUEST 2.0
Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology
Tool to establish user satisfaction with assistive technology (e.g.
wheelchair) Satisfaction:
• A person’s critical evaluation of several aspects of e.g. wheelchair
QUEST 2.0
• Standardised
• Two components: Chair and Services
• Helps to be specific about the degree of satisfaction
• Document the real-life benefits
QUEST 2.0
Wheel-chair
• Dimensions
• Weight
• Adjustment
• Safety
• Durability
• Simplicity of use
• Comfort
• Effectiveness
QUEST 2.0
Service
• Delivery
• Repairs & servicing
• Professional service
• Follow-up
Partnerships
• Inspiration
• Commitment
• Larger amount of data
• Practice guidelines
In short
• Document your work intensively
• Make guidelines
• Work methodologically
• Use recognized tools
• Work within networks
Higher quality in practice
The end
• Thank you for your attention
• Any questions?