La place de l’ergothérapeute dans la mise en place d’installations orthopédiques pour un enfant polyhandicapé. Présentation faite par Burtin Adeline, Milhem Romane et Morcant Audrey dans le cadre des journées du CRMH : suivi orthopédique de l’enfant polyhandicapé, 9 juin 2023, Paris

Abstract

The occupational therapist plays a central role in the development of an assistive device. They are in contact with the individual with PIMD for whom the assistive device project arises, their family, and the medical-educational teams. They accompany the orthoprosthetist from the molding stage to the delivery of the device. They contribute by proposing additions and potential new positioning devices to enhance the manufactured device. Each assistive device project is unique, and we will illustrate this diversity through several objectives related to clinical situations: limiting deformities, reducing risk situations, promoting well-being, enhancing participation in daily activities, managing pathological contractions to improve function, and improving cause-and-effect relationships.