In this episode, we talk with experienced speech pathologist Bridget Manning about collaboration between occupational therapists and speech pathologists in equipment prescription, especially around assistive & augmentative communication devices.

In this episode we join occupational therapists Simone Dullaway and Suzy Smith to talk about equipment prescription in end-of-life care. We consider language, prognositication and planning, and equipment selection in palliative care.

This week on the Podcast, we are joined by Senior Occupational Therapist, Sharon Clark. Tune in as we talk through key considerations when prescribing pressure relieving equipment, and hear Sharons top tips that may influence your practice as a clinician.

Podcast Hosts for this episode: Lucy Hefferan and Sarah Hodgson

This episode dives into how the profession of a Rehab Engineer can be beneficial for Occupational Therapists (OT). We discuss how knowing and utilising Rehab Engineers as an OT can help inform complex assistive technology (AT) prescription. We chat to a well-experienced OT, Miriam Stewart, about her expertise in AT prescription. We then chat to a Rehab Engineer, Stephanie Fountain, to discuss her wealth of knowledge on creation and customisation of AT.

Podcast hosts for this episode: Gabrielle Kempson and Ella Northwood.

On this week of the podcast, we have the company of recently retired Occupational Therapist, Christine Leech. Christine has a wealth of knowledge for all things AT but in particular, the speciality of continence. Tune in as we chat with Christine about all the considerations and logistics of prescribing continence aids for clients. 

Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service: 

- https://www.health.qld.gov.au/qscis/health/equipment 

- https://www.health.qld.gov.au/qscis/spot

Podcast Hosts for this episode: Lauren McFayden and Eloise Mahon

This week on the podcast, we are joined by Senior Occupational Therapist, Sharon Clark. Sharon has extensive knowledge in all things assistive technology. Tune is as we talk with her about what to consider when recommending hoists to clients, and what may influence your practice as a clinician. 

Podcast Hosts for this episode: Lauren McFayden and Eloise Mahon