The links below focus on topics including wheelchair and mobility equipment selection, funding justification, assessment processes, CRT terminology, client outcomes, and ethical service provision while promoting evidence-based, patient-centered care.
A RESNA Position Paper on Clinical Practice is an official statement from RESNA that, based on the consensus of experts and evidence, summarizes current research and best-practice trends in relevant areas of Assistive Technology. These Position Papers on Clinical Practice, issued by the international professional organization, declare the necessity (medical and/or functional) of specific assistive technology devices and services under appropriate circumstances, and guide practitioners in decision making. Topics include Application of Tilt and Recline, Assistive Technology in Posture Care Management, WC-19 Wheelchair Use as Seats in Motor Vehicles, Seat Elevation, and Power Seating for Pediatrics, among other topics. Several papers are also available in Spanish editions.
The RESNA Service Provision Guide can also be found through this link. The purpose of the Wheelchair Service Provision Guide is to provide an appropriate framework for identifying the essential steps in the provision of a wheelchair.
The resources below include standardized measurement tools, wheelchair seating assessment guidance, wheelchair service provision frameworks, scope-of-practice recommendations, wheelchair skills training materials, and clinical resources designed to help practitioners perform comprehensive evaluations, document findings, and match equipment recommendations to an individual's functional needs and goals.
These links provide access to leading professional organizations, educational resources, advocacy groups, and industry networks dedicated to seating, wheeled mobility, and CRT. These websites offer information on clinical best practices, professional certification, policy & funding advocacy, wheelchair skills training, research, continuing education, and industry news to support clinicians, suppliers, consumers, and other rehabilitation professionals.
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