Symposium

Technology (e.g. robotics, assistive technology, mHealth)

Cross-Cutting

Neuroplasticity (includes neuroscience)

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Advancing Technology into Clinical Practice to Enable Meaningful Goals: Hype or Hope? (823629)

Presenter(s)

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  Anna McCormick, MD FRCPC

  Medical Director Developmental Medicine and Rehabilitation
  Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
  Ottawa, Ontario

  Presentation Slides Presentation + Audio
• 

  Hana Alazem, MD, MSc PT, FRCP(C)

  Assistant Professor
  Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
  Ottawa, Ontario

  Presentation Slides
• 

  Sarah Evans, MD

  Division Chief, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  Washington, District of Columbia

  Presentation Slides
• JV

  Joshua Vova, MD, FAAP, FAAPMR

  Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services
  Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
  Atlanta, Georgia

  Presentation Slides Presentation + Audio

Technology is rapidly developing and changing the vision for the future in rehabilitation. As specialists in rehabilitation, now more than ever before, it is important that we study and educate ourselves regarding cutting edge technology. What is being developed? What makes a device meaningful and impactful in rehabilitation? Are these advancements in technology enhancing function, activity and participation?

In this symposium, experts in the field of rehabilitation will share new data and insight regarding innovative devices including mobile learning environments, a gameified therapy system, robotic walkers and a functional electrical stimulation device. 
Feedback from a multidisciplinary audience will be lead by our diverse presenter group. Ultimately the audience will have their say and be asked to vote. Do you think these devices represent hype or hope?

Learning Objectives:

• Describe why technology advancement is important in rehabilitation.
• Describe what makes new devices meaningful and impactful in pediatric rehabilitation.
• List 4 newly developed high tech devices being studied in pediatric rehabilitation.
• Assess possible impacts and have input into meaningful discussion re the use of these devices now and in the future.