Postural Care Awareness Training Resources

Postural Care Awareness - suitable for all settings and all staff.

Presentation (in Sections), Handout, Knowledge Check Questions, Trainer Aide Answer Key.

All files editable.

Aims and Objectives:

Overall Aim: To raise awareness of the importance of postural care and equip participants with the knowledge to recognise risks and support best practice.

Learning Objectives:

Understand what postural care is and why it matters for comfort, dignity and health.
Recognise the risks associated with poor posture and body shape changes.
Identify key methods, equipment and approaches used in 24-hour postural care.
Explore how to embed safe and consistent postural care into daily routines and teamwork.

Presentation (102 Slides)

Aims and Objectives
Welcome
Introduction
Section - Introduction to Postural care
Introduction to Postural Care
Definition and Principles
Why Postural Care Matters
Preventing and Managing Body Shape Changes
Maintaining Comfort and Dignity
Poor Postural Care – Some Statistics
Risks of Poor Posture
Spot Potential Risks
Potential Risks
Section - Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics
Impact on Musculoskeletal System
Impact on Respiratory System
Impact on Digestive System
Impact on Circulatory System
Impact on Nervous System
How Asymmetry Develops
Diagram of Neutral vs. Asymmetrical Posture
Section - The 24 Hour Approach
The 24 Hour Approach
Holistic Perspective
Individualisation
Environment
Involvement of Others
Monitoring and Review
Preventative Value
Case Study
Case Study - Postural Risks
Section - Assessing Postural Risks
Observation
What Staff Should Know About Observation
Body Mapping
What Staff Should Also Know About Body Mapping
Example Body Mapping Diagram Template
MDT Input
What Staff Should Also Know About MDT Input
Section - Person Centred Planning
Person Centred Planning
What Else Staff Should Know About Person Centred Planning
Family/Carer Involvement
Section - Equipment Overview
Sleep Systems
Seating Systems
Positioning Wedges
Section - Safety and Manual handling
Correct Use
Avoid Misuse
Staff Training
Section - Barriers to Good Practice
Time
Resources
Attitudes
Training
Section - Overcoming Barriers
Training
Teamwork
Advocacy
Section - Embedding Good Practice
Recording and Monitoring
Routine Integration
Team Responsibility
Section - Key Takeaways
Comfort, Dignity and Prevention
24 Hour Approach
Assessment and Planning
Equipment Use
References and Further Resources

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Handout
Knowledge Check Questions
Trainer Aide Answer Key

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