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Wheelchair NerdsEpisode 17: "Empowered & enabled" with Bobby Brown and Kara KopplinIn this episode of Wheelchair Nerds, we're joined by Bobby Brown, a clinical psychologist and end user, and Kara Kopplin, Director of Regulatory Science for Permobil to discuss how science meets application in wheelchair cushion design. Bobby shares his personal journey of discovering the immense importance of selecting the perfect cushion for his needs, while Kara provides valuable insights into the rich history of ROHO and the underlying principles that drive their innovative designs.2023-09-1338 minWheelchair NerdsEpisode 4: “Trust and Transparency: Connecting the Research to Selecting a Wheelchair Cushion” with Nicole LaBerge, Kara Kopplin, and Carla NooijenIn Episode 5 of Wheelchair Nerds, join me, Angie Kiger, as we delve into the crucial topics of trust and transparency in wheelchair cushion selection with experts Nicole LaBerge, Kara Kopplin, and Carla Nooijen. We explore the significance of ISO testing and how it provides valuable insights into cushion performance, helping clinicians and users make informed choices. Nicole discusses the Trust and Transparency project, which aims to translate complex data into accessible information for users and clinicians. Kara explains the role of ISO standards in objectively assessing cushion properties, while Carla shares her research on the impact of these devices on...2023-04-1237 min
RNHuddle Podcast - Nursing Hot TopicsNational Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Podcast - Wheelchair Wounds Part 2RN Huddle is again joined by our guests Ana Endsjo, Kara Kopplin, and Stacey Mullis from Permobil to chat more with co-host Renee Paulin about best practices related to pressure injury prevention involving an appropriate seating system with wheelchairs. In Part 2, this discussion focuses on funding for various seating systems as well as Medicare HCPC coding. Take a listen!2021-06-2400 minRNHuddle Podcast - Nursing Hot TopicsNational Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Podcast - Wheelchair Wounds Part 1Join our co-host Renee Paulin as she brings on three professionals from Permobil who are highly involved in best practices with NPIAP. They share their expertise in the seating system with wheelchairs in regard to proper seated posture, cushion selection and maintenance, and the actual structure of the wheelchair. Renee along with Ana Endsjo, Kara Kopplin, and Stacey Mullis chat about their seating and wound expertise and how to help patients prevent pressure injuries. Helpful tips and resources are discussed to help healthcare professionals in multiple settings who work with wheelchair bound patients who are at risk or have current...2021-06-1000 min