Practice Management, Leadership, and Quality Scientific Session-Session Presentation

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The video transcript is a discussion of research on spinal cord injuries and age-friendly care in rehabilitation. The speaker describes the challenge of pressure injuries in spinal cord injury patients and the financial and health implications of these injuries. They explain the importance of age-friendly care and the concept of what matters in patient management. The speaker also discusses a study on the use of assistive technology to improve patient safety at home. They explain the need to educate healthcare providers on assistive technology and the positive impact it can have on patient independence. The speaker then presents research on the diagnostic accuracy of body anthropometrics in identifying pressure relief during power wheelchair maneuvers. They explain the prevalence of pressure injuries and the importance of proper pressure relief measures. The findings of the study suggest that weight and abdominal girth are important classifiers for identifying individuals at risk of pressure increase during pressure relief maneuvers. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the need for further research and improved recommendations for pressure relief maneuvers based on individual risk factors and body anthropometrics.

Keywords

spinal cord injuries

age-friendly care

pressure injuries

financial implications

assistive technology

patient safety

home care

healthcare providers

body anthropometrics

pressure relief maneuvers