Pressure Care Management
The prevention and management of pressure ulcers is critical to the on-going care of those with an impaired ability to reposition themselves or whose activity is limited to bed, chairs or wheelchairs. Our Occupational Therapists have had many years of experience in helping clients prevent and/or manage pressure related issues.
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What is a pressure ulcer?
A pressure ulcer can be described as a lesion caused by unrelieved pressure, friction or shear. Pressure ulcers commonly occur on the sacrum, coccyx, buttocks and heel but can develop anywhere on the body including the head, shoulders,
elbow, ears and nose.
At Living to the Max Occupational Therapy, we can undertake a comprehensive risk assessment using variable assessment scales depending on individual circumstances. The assessment subsequently informs an individualised pressure ulcer prevention and/or redistribution program, focused on reducing the degree and duration of pressure.
Mobility is often the key to reducing the risk of pressure ulcer development. Importantly, things to consider include:
- Appropriate support surfaces and/or specialised equipment eg beds, chairs, wheelchairs, commodes
- Repositioning to reduce the risk of pressure ulcer development. Repositioning should complement the use of
appropriate support surfaces and/or specialised equipment - Documented turning regimes
- Active rehabilitation and mobility (where possible)
- Specialised pressure redistribution surfaces
Living to the Max Occupational Therapy Services can also provide on-going educational programs for health care workers. These programs address things like:
- Risk factors for pressure ulcers
- Risk assessment tools and their application
- Skin assessment and skin care
- Positioning of and handling people at risk of developing pressure ulcers
- Selection and use of appropriate support surfaces and specialised equipment
- Development and implementation of individualised care programs
- Positioning to decrease the risk of tissue damage
- Involving patients and their carers in preventative strategies
- Referrals to other professional and support services
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Living to the Max is a boutique Occupational Therapy practice serving Adelaide, South Australia. We've spent over 20 years (since 2004) earning a reputation for knowledgeable, ethical, client-focused care, supporting a broad cross-section of our community - from older adults and war veterans to people living with disability.
Our clients come to us with a range of needs, from physical and psychosocial conditions to mental health concerns, neurological conditions, Autism, sensory (vision and hearing) impairments, and age-related cognitive changes.
Experience and expertise
Our skilled Occupational Therapy team carries out thorough in-home assessments - including NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments, and designs individualised interventions aimed at boosting independence and everyday participation. Drawing on deep experience as an NDIS OT provider, we assist clients across the board: from suggesting suitable aids and assistive technology, through to manual handling assessments and responding to each person's specific physical, social, and emotional circumstances. Our focus is on practical, evidence-informed solutions that help clients reach their full potential.
Experience. That’s our difference.
Flexible service delivery
The choice of how you receive your care is yours. We offer three delivery options - at your home, at our modern clinic, or online through a straightforward virtual platform, giving us the flexibility to serve not just metropolitan Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills, but also clients in rural and remote areas.
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