Abacus to explore clinical reasoning for assisted bathing with OT-led seminar at OTAC Southampton

Adam Ferry, Occupational Therapist, in association with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, will present the CPD seminar “Exploration of medical and functionally focused bathing” at OTAC Southampton.

Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference (Southampton)
Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, UK. 9:00am – 4:30pm

Exploration of medical and functionally focused bathing
Date: 8^th Sep 2021
Time: 11:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Theatre 1
Speaker: Adam Ferry, The OT Service, in association with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions

Part of the Gainsborough Healthcare Group, award-winning Abacus is a respected power-assisted bath manufacturer based in the UK. Its spacious Gemini 2000 hi-lo platform bath won the prestigious OT Show Excellence in Caring Award and is a proven future-proofed solution for disabled children and adults. Abacus also provides a complete accessible bathroom service, from design to installation and beyond, that ensures bathers benefit from greater safety and comfort in domestic and rehabilitation settings. This product and service provision is enhanced by a comprehensive educational programme through the Abacus Academy – this latest OTAC CPD seminar reflects the quality and content that is freely available to Occupational Therapists.

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

The educational session, which counts towards CPD hours for delegates, will be supported by an Abacus bath display on stand 4. Adam will be joined on the stand by an Abacus Regional Assessment Manager who together, will be able to discuss individual client cases and suggest possible solutions for better bathing outcomes. A range of free material will be available to take away including evidence-based case studies and DFG guides.