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…
By Martin Tierney News, Infection Control, Infection Prevention Experts from the WHO (World Health Organisation) are now warning that the coronavirus can spread via objects or surfaces. In light of the global developments of the fast-spreading coronavirus which has originated in China, we ask what impact this will have on medical equipment suppliers,…
By Martina Tierney, OT The below information applies to conditions including Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron/ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia & Alzheimer’s. Book a Complex needs seating assessment In a daily case load, each patient we encounter is different. They have individual needs which change and evolve throughout the duration of…
By Martina Tierney OT Case Study, CVA, Osteoarthritis, Kyphosis Ben is an 87-year-old male, who had suffered a stroke (CVA) and also had osteoarthritis. He had a history of pressure injuries and spent up to 14 hours per day in his chair and used a patient lift for all transfers. Seating Issues: Kyphosis,…
If you’ve been following Seating Matters for a while, you’ve probably heard us mention Seating Assessments before. Seating Assessments are scheduled appointments that we will arrange at a time and place that works for you and your clients. A trained Seating Specialist will make a home or facility call to…
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