MultiAdjust Meeting Requirements
The MultiAdjust meets the following chair requirements :
• Robust and adaptable , comfortably supporting the user ’ s posture to complete activities of daily living and to interact with their environment .
• Simple and safe to operate encouraging regular repositioning either independently or with support .
• Integrated pressure management to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers as a result of prolonged and / or abnormal postures .
Balancing The Four Key Objectives
The MultiAdjust effectively balances four key objectives for specialist seating provision :
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Comfort Comfort is key for quality of life , and for this reason it is the top priority at CareFlex .
Function Specialist seating is important for encouraging normal functional movement and the promotion of independence .
Postural Management Proper positioning has demonstrated that it can decrease fatigue whilst helping to alleviate chronic discomfort and maximise function .
Pressure Care Prevention of pressure injuries can improve an individual ’ s outcomes and quality of life , and reduce the costs to health and social care .
Case Study Barry ’ s Story
Case Study The Assessment
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During the assessment it was evident that Barry had a low tolerance of his sitting posture in his wheelchair . He was at risk of increased agitation with continued prolonged use of his wheelchair as there was a clear correlation between his behaviour and his transfers into it . He was also at risk of pressure injury due to unequal weight distribution , and deteriorating pain and fatigue .
Case Study Outcomes
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An alternative seating system that enabled a much-needed change of position was most definitely indicated . Barry ’ s seating objective , above all else , was to be comfortable , thus reducing agitation and improving his wellbeing as this is the outcome that would have the greatest impact on his quality of life . After being assessed it was determined that the MultiAdjust was the perfect chair for him . Barry immediately settled into the chair and communicated that he felt “ very comfortable ”.
On review , care home staff reported a noticeable change in Barry ’ s mood and behaviour with reduced episodes of agitation and a clear willingness to sit out in the MultiAdjust during the day ; he even felt relaxed enough to fall asleep in the chair during his trial . The MultiAdjust was effective in increasing Barry ’ s tolerance of seated posture ; subsequently allowing him to achieve a much-needed change of position and an alternative to his wheelchair .
Barry concluded our visit by stating that he “ wouldn ’ t change a thing ”, which is praise indeed .
Barry is a 62-year-old gentleman who enjoys music and discussing his favourite recipes . Barry receives long-term nursing care , he lives with cortical blindness and limited functional movement but is able to communicate his wants and needs verbally . Barry ’ s diagnosis is progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy .
Prior to CareFlex ’ s involvement , Barry used his wheelchair throughout the day for all seated activities , and had no access to alternative seating . Care home staff reported episodes of agitation and behaviours that challenge following moving and handling .
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Please contact us for your FREE MultiAdjust Assessment or to discuss any cases you may have . info @ careflex . co . uk www . careflex . co . uk 0800 018 6440 OTnews October 2021 35