Using Bariatric Equipment to Support Effective Plus-Size Patient Rehabilitation | CPD Webinar

"When someone comes in to hospital, we have a duty of care for them, no matter what size they are. If this includes, getting out of bed, access to toileting, a chair to sit in, then that should be exactly the same for our larger population."
Emma Tarpey is a Senior Manual Handling Advisor and Chartered Physiotherapist and shares her experiences of working with plus-size patients and how using the most appropriate equipment is essential is supporting effective rehabilitation.
Emma's presentation covers the need for rehabilitation, the associated challenges and how to overcome them. This includes reference to specific plus-size patient case studies, with an emphasis on bariatric equipment selection and improving staff knowledge.
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