Assistive Devices for Mobility 2: Pressure Sores and Their PreventionLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Expertise in seating ergonomics and pressure ulcer risk management.
The student understands the biomechanics of sitting in a wheelchair and its effects on sitting ergonomics and functional capacity. They can assess the risk of pressure ulcers and understand the importance of skin comfort in designing solutions to minimise seating pressure. In addition, the student will be familiar with the principles and selection criteria of seating cushions, pressure redistribution and antidecubitus solutions such as mattresses.

Application and practical tools.
The student will be able to use digital measuring devices to assess the risk of pressure ulcers and apply the information to the individual needs of the client. They will be able to fit, assess and guide the use of assistive devices, and will be able to guide the client in a goal-oriented and safe manner in terms of seating posture, prevention of pressure ulcer risk and use of assistive devices.

Content

- Biomechanics of sitting in a wheelchair
- Pressure hazard risk assessment
- Skin well-being - pressure ulcers
- Seat cushions and pressure redistribution
- Anti-decubitus pads
- Digital measuring devices as part of pressure ulcer risk assessment
- Fitting, assessment and guidance

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student can search for knowledge resourcefully utilizing sources of the field and uses the knowledge base of the field
- Student is familiar with the knowledge base and core components of the profession

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student has adequate professional skills to work in the profession
- Student can work in a client-oriented way
- Student solves professional tasks and problems

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student works safely and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
- Student displays competence benefitting groups or projects
- Student is able to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and development needs

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student searches for knowledge and justifies the use of sources
- Student uses the professional knowledge base consistently
- Student justifies actions by means of evidencebased knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student applies professional skills to different situations
- Student can act responsibly and in a clientoriented way
- Student can work in various tasks in diverse operating environments

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student justifies professional activities according to the ethical principles of the field and evaluates the safety of these activities
- Student can work in work groups and projects in a goal-oriented way
- Student develops oneself

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student applies the professional knowledge base fluently and in a versatile way
- Student evaluates and uses evidence-based knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student applies professional skills in different situations and can evaluate the results of these actions
- Student can act responsibly and in a clientoriented way
- Student applies alternative solutions to professional decision-making

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student evaluates professional activities and safety according to the ethical principles of the field
- Student can work in different groups and projects with persons with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Student develops the work community and oneself

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS: Same as satisfactory (see above)

Failed

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Student does not know or know how to use the concepts of the profession adequately
- Student uses the professional knowledge base one-sidedly

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
- Student does not have the required professional knowledge or skills, and the level of professional competence proves inadequate
- Student does not reach the level of client

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Student does not consider safety or ethical principles of the field sufficiently
- Student does not show adequate readiness to develop oneself or to participate

Further information

Evaluation: Intermediate level