Symposium

Cross-Cutting

Brain Injury

Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury

Stroke

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

Supporting Clinicians in the Integration of Advanced Technology (826116)

Presenter(s)

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  Lauren T. Sheehan, OTD, OTR/L

  Field Clinical Manager
  NeuroLutions
  Pacifica, California

  Presentation Slides Handouts
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  Natalee Takasumi, PT, DPT, DVM

  Clinical Applications Manager
  Hocoma
  Denver, Colorado
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  Kristin Nuckols, OTD, MOT, OTR/L

  Clinical Consultant & Research Occupational Therapist
  Harvard University & Massachusetts General Hospital
  Cambridge, Massachusetts
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  Wendy Warfield, MSHA, OTR/L

  Clinical Education Manager
  Restorative Therapies Inc.
  Baltimore, Maryland

Advanced technology has existed in the field of rehabilitation medicine for years, however, consistent and effective integration continues to be a challenge for many rehabilitation settings. Despite consistent claims of safety, feasibility, increased repetition in desired skills, and popularity among clients, this treatment paradigm has not surpassed conventional treatment as the standard of practice. This course will incorporate opportunities for technology assessment, group discussion, and sharing of success stories from clinicians who are integrating advanced technology effectively in their areas of practice to improve client outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify steps in the comprehensive process of advanced technology integration from research to implementation.
• Determine gaps in their own technology assessment process to increase technology integration in their clinical setting.
• Consider ways to improve technology integration in their rehabilitation setting based on research and best practice.