Abacus and Adam Ferry OT to present CPD bathing seminar at OTAC Newcastle
In association with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, Adam Ferry, Occupational Therapist, will host the CPD seminar entitled “Exploration of medical and functionally focused bathing” at OTAC Newcastle.
Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference (Newcastle)
Hilton Hotel Newcastle, Bottle Bank, Gateshead. NE8 2AR. 9:00am – 4:00pm.
Exploration of medical and functionally focused bathing
Date: 6th October 2021
Time: 10:30–11:00am
Location: Theatre 1
Speaker: Adam Ferry, Occupational Therapist, in association with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions
Synopsis
Support for bathing, particularly in adults, is often focused on medical need rather than occupational ‘want’. This session will consider the clinical reasoning behind bathing and medically focused evidence base, including skin conditions and pain, as well as perceptions around when bathing is not appropriate due to diagnosis.
Learning outcomes
- Reflection on the perceptions about who can bathe and why
- Consider the impact of specific medical conditions on bathing
- Critically analyse the application of occupational therapy core beliefs
- Understand the relationship between bathing and occupational performance
- Develop greater understanding of equipment available to support bathing as a meaningful occupation
On stand 5, visitors will be able to discuss individual client cases with an Abacus Regional Assessment Manager in order to establish better bathing outcomes. The award-winning Gemini 2000 hi-lo platform bath will be available for live demonstrations alongside evidence-based case studies, DFG guides and information regarding the Abacus Academy.
