assistive technology interventions for the ms patient allison fracchia george gober
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Assistive Technology Interventions for the MS Patient
Allison Fracchia
George Gober
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Methodist Rehabilitation Center
Objectives Describe a range of assistive devices to enhance
function for patients with MS Explore funding options for AT Describe mobility platforms to match needs Describe the type of seating options for target
group Define and demonstrate Integrated Controls Introduce EADLs Describe and demonstrate adaptive computing aids
in areas of ergonomics, input assists, accessibility options, and rate enhancement
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What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive Technology Devices
Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified,
or customized that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with
disabilities. (Section 300.5)
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Major Categories of AT Mobility, Seating and
Positioning, & Adapted Transportation
Aids for Daily Living Cognitive Assists Communication Sensory Aids Adaptive Computing
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Types of AT
Mobility, Seating and Positioning, Adapted Transportation
Aids for Daily Living
Cognitive Assists
Communication
Sensory Aids
Adaptive Computing
Loss of balance, weakness in limbs, gait disturbances, fatigue
Cognitive difficulties, memory lapses
Mobility, fatigue and vision issues
Slurred speech, swallowing, aphasia
Blurred and double vision, optic neuritis, nystagmus
Fatigue, cognitive difficulties, lack of coordination, numbness, spasticity, tremors, decreased memory, vision issues
Symptoms of MS
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Team Approach
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The Decision Making Team Members:
User and Caregivers Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Speech Language Therapist Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP)/
wheelchair supplier Biomedical Engineers Physician Adaptive Computing Specialist
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AT Funding Issues
Mobility Devices and Augmentative Communication Devices are typically covered (but there are many caveats)
Bathroom equipment is rarely covered (never covered under Medicare)
Computer adaptations, home modifications, vehicle modifications are not covered under insurance plans/Medicare
Mississippi Medicaid does not cover items that are beyond “standard” for individuals over the age of 21 (i.e. this includes lightweight manual wheelchairs, scooters, power wheelchairs, seating/positioning products, and pressure redistribution cushions)
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE?????
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Methodist Rehabilitation Center
AT Funding Issues
• There is an increase of insurance companies following Medicare guidelines with regards to funding DME.
• Medicare currently has an in the home (ITH) rule which means that the recommended item must be primarily used inside of the home setting.
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Physician Visit Requirements
A patient must be seen for a face to face visit with their physician prior to beginning the process. Documentation regarding the need for a mobility device is required.
Seven element order must be signed. Often a physician will refer a patient to a
therapist to complete the face to face visit and to make recommendations for what is appropriate.
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Funding Caveats
• Mobility devices are expected to last a minimum of five years. Consider this….Can it be upgraded???
• A thorough evaluation is critical to ensure that the patient will qualify for the item recommended. MRADL’s (mobility related activities of daily living) must be addressed.
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Always Plan for the Future
If a person has Medicare then they will
not qualify under their benefits for a manual wheelchair once the benefits are used for a power mobility device. (ie power into manual tilt in space).
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Additional funding options
Make referrals to Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) Independent Living Division Vocational Rehab Division
LIFE of MS Mississippi Paralysis Association (MPA)
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Complex Rehab Technology
Call your Congressmen to support a Separate Benefit Category for CRT
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Looks Can be Deceiving
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MS has many different characteristics. A person can initially appear to have
less involvement than what is real. Balance/coordination/endurance can
negatively impact a persons ability to be a functional manual wheelchair user.
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Increase independence in the home and community
Compensate for decreases in function through adapted and / or electronic equipment
Mobility Goals
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Ambulation Assistive Devices
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Methodist Rehabilitation Center
Seating and Wheeled Mobility
• Consideration should be made regarding the following:• Balance/coordination• Vision• Cognition (problem solving, judgment,
attention span)• Motor planning (ataxia/apraxia)• Strength• Endurance• Spasticity
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Manual Wheelchairs
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Scooter/ Power Operated Vehicle (POV)
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Power Wheelchair -Basic
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Manual Tilt in Space
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Improve/accommodate posture Reduce affects of abnormal tone/reflexes Provide increased comfort Provide decreased risk for skin
breakdown
Positioning goals
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Pressure Ulcers
The average cost to treat a person with a pressure ulcer was $37,000 in 2003.
The average cost of adding a power tilt system to a wheelchair is $6000
The average cost of a pressure redistribution cushion is $400
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Power Tilt in Space
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Power tilt in space
Provides pressure relief Decreases pain/increases sitting
tolerance Allows for ease of repositioning Improves trunk or head control Assists with better swallow mechanism
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Power Recline
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Power recline
Pressure relief Decreases transfers Provides passive ROM Allows supine position for resting Bladder management (ostomy/colostomy
care) Relieves pain/increases sitting tolerance
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Power Elevating Legrests
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Power Elevating Legrests
Edema management Positioning in conjunction with Power
Recline (reduces shear) Passive ROM of lower extremities
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Power
Seat Elevator
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Power Seat Elevator
Allows for higher reach than typical seated height provides (ex. Reaching for cups or medication in higher cabinents
Increases function in the home (Ex. improves visual input from things like pots/pans on a stove, reaching into a washing machine)
Improves transfers by allowing user to raise chair to come to stand or to scoot from the wheelchair onto another surface
Helpful in a work setting Increases better eye level communication/ improves
social interaction with others
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Combined Seat Functions
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Meet caregiver goals (be specific)
Other goals
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Methodist Rehabilitation Center
Demonstration of Integrated Controls
• Programming explanation• Wheelchair drive programs• Seating • InfraRed external device control• Bluetooth computer control
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Methodist Rehabilitation Center
Heads Up DisplayDrive Menu Screen
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Methodist Rehabilitation Center
Heads Up DisplaySeating Menu Screen
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Methodist Rehabilitation Center
Heads Up DisplayInfrared Menu Screen
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Methodist Rehabilitation Center
Heads Up DisplayInfrared Music Sub Menu Screen
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Electronic Aids for Daily LivingEADLs
Level 1:High tech…allowing nearly full control of
the home via an Environment Control Unit (ECU)
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Electronic Aids for Daily LivingEADLs
Level 2:Less comprehensive remote access to
Infrared devices
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Electronic Aids for Daily LivingEADLs
Level 3:Smart devices with a specific purpose
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Mobile DevicesiDevices…iPhone, iPad
Apps for persons with MS…
Multiple Sclerosis
eBook
MSAA self-care manager
Miniatlas
of MSi-Inject
Injection Site Management
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App Examples
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Adaptive Computing Elements
Ergonomics Adaptive Input and Adaptive Output Accessibility Features Rate Enhancement
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Ergonomics
Mice Keyboards Display Height Workstation Wrist Support
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Adaptive Input: Keyboards
Enhanced Vision Alternate Style Reduced Size Increased Size One Handed Programmable
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Adaptive Input: Mice
Ergonomic Trackballs Joysticks Switched Mini-Mice Centrally located
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Adaptive Input: Physical Devices
Orthotic typing aids
Hand Sticks Custom Devices
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Adaptive Input: Software
On Screen Keyboards Mouse Emulators Word Prediction Voice Recognition
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Accessibility Features
Sticky Keys Filter Keys SnapTo High Contrast Enlarged Cursors
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Rate Enhancement: Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts
Programmable Keys
Abbreviation Expansions
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Resources:
Handout Assistive Technology Clinic Adaptive Computing Lab PowerPoint on the Internet