Abacus and The OT Service to provide assistive bathing CPD seminar at OTAC Cardiff

In collaboration with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, Adam Ferry, The OT Service, will deliver the educational assistive bathing seminar “Exploration of medical and functionally focused bathing” at OTAC Cardiff, alongside on-stand demonstrations of the Gemini 2000 platform bath.

Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference (Cardiff)
Copthorne Hotel Cardiff, Copthorne Way, Culverhouse Cross, CF5 6DH. 9:00am – 4.30pm.

Exploration of medical and functionally focused bathing
Date: 10th December 2021
Time: 10:00am – 10:30am
Location: Gerberit Theatre

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

Abacus

A leading UK manufacturer and supplier of assistive bathroom solutions for children and young adults, Abacus works closely with healthcare and housing professionals including Occupational Therapists, Case Workers, Housing Improvement Agencies (HIAs) and Grant Officers. At OTAC Cardiff, the powered functionality and innovative design of the award-winning Gemini 2000 platform bath will be demonstrated to delegates seeking future-proofed bathing solutions. In addition, Abacus will provide its latest CPD bathing seminar in conjunction with The OT Service – part of a comprehensive educational programme delivered through the Abacus Academy.

Adam Ferry and an Abacus Regional Assessment Manager will be available on stand 1 to discuss individual client cases and provide guidance for better bathing outcomes. A range of free material will be available to take away including evidence-based case studies and DFG guides.