By Seating Matters, Case Study, Cerebral Palsy, Scoliosis This case study is a real patient scenario. The images have been created from real photographs taken with permission. This is a real person in a real situation but illustrations have been used in order to protect their identity. Images & Content…
This is the story of Margaret, an 81-year-old nursing home resident, who was at high risk of developing pressure injuries in her existing chair.
The Atlanta was customised specifically for her needs, enabling Margaret to maintain a midline position, reduce the swelling in her lower limbs, gain independence, and no longer rely on pain medication.
In this case study, we meet 94-year-old Rachel – an elderly patient who suffers from arthritis, requires significant assistance from caregivers, and has a history of falls. Rachel’s existing chair, which was negatively impacting her day-to-day function, was replaced with the Monaco by Seating Matters.
We explore the functional and postural changes that resulted from this ‘chair swap’, and hear directly from both Rachel and her carers. Sometimes a simple change can make all the difference.
Valerie is an 86-year-old resident of an aged care facility. She has dementia, with limited mobility, social engagement or interaction. There were numerous issues with Valerie’s existing chair, resulting in her spending much of the day slumped forward.
After assessing Valerie’s needs, the Sorrento chair by Seating Matters was offered to her for trial. Valerie saw an immediate change – from her posture, to pressure management, communication and independence. This is her story.
By Seating Matters, Case Study, CVA, Osteoarthritis, Kyphosis This case study is a real patient scenario. The images have been created from real photographs taken with permission. This is a real person in a real situation but illustrations have been used in order to protect their identity. Images & Content…
By Seating Matters, Case Study, Bariatric This case study is a real patient scenario. The images have been created from real photographs taken with permission. This is a real person in a real situation but illustrations have been used in order to protect their identity. Images & Content © Seating…
By Martina Tierney, OT Seating a bariatric person is complex and there are many factors to consider. It’s not as simple as providing a wider chair! Seating bariatric patients presents many challenges to both the patient and caregivers. A lack of planning and proper equipment can significantly increase the risk…
This article is to give generic advice on infection control & cleaning on the Seating Matters products. It does not supersede the advice given in your workplace or by your local authorities. While viruses and bacteria are mentioned in this article, the cleaning instructions here are not specific to the…
As the situation continues to develop regarding coronavirus, we are taking active measures at Seating Matters to protect our colleagues, our visitors and the healthcare organisations we serve. INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL We’ve increased our already-rigorous cleaning practices to protect ourselves and our customers. In addition, the product has numerous…
With heightened awareness around infection control due to coronavirus, we conducted a simple experiment to highlight areas of infection risk in fabric-covered chairs. Manufacturers and suppliers of products, like our clinical, therapeutic seating, who supply into long term care homes, community equipment recycling stores and hospitals should use materials that…
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