1、Conversations that matter How do we care for the psychosocial needs of people with pressure injury?Dr Michelle Kersten1,4,5,Cath Brabrook1,4,A/Prof Kristy Coxon2,3,&Dr Anna Rose1,51.University of Newcastle,2.School of Health Sciences,Western Sydney University3.Translational Health Research Institute
2、,Western Sydney University4.Department of Rural Health,University of Newcastle5.Hunter Medical Research InstituteBackgroundLived experience of pressure injury is described as a journey of grief,loss,and disempowermentClinical guidelines are biomedical and focused on institutional careLack of informa
3、tion to guide psychosocial occupational therapy interventions for people living with PI at homeOccupational DeprivationPain,sleep deprivation&smell Fear,anxiety&uncertaintyTrust,competence shared decision making,&continuity of care from health professionalsLearning health self efficacy&occupational
4、balanceFinding a way to cope with grief for the loss of your life,autonomy,body&function.Kersten,M.,&Coxon,K.(in press).Experiences of adults living in the community with pressure injuries:A qualitative systematic review with thematic synthesis.The American Journal of Occupational Therapy.Themes des
5、cribing the experience of living with pressure injury in the communityAim Brainstorm ways to ensure occupational therapy scope of practice supports psychosocial health for people living with pressure injury Draw on our shared pressure injury and mental health expertise to generate intervention strat
6、egiesShare strategiesDiscussion Questions1.How do occupational therapists reduce occupational deprivation?2.What strategies could occupational therapists utilise for people on bedrest for extended periods?3.How do we support psychosocial wellbeing of people li