Considerations for clinical reasoning in community pressure injury management: mattresses and support surfaces
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA)
About this session
This Pressure Management Interest Group meeting focuses on clinical reasoning considerations for community pressure injury management, specifically addressing mattresses and support surfaces. The session is presented by Dr Katherine Rae, an Occupational Therapist and Lecturer with expertise in pressure injury prevention and management.
Meeting Details
Topic: Considerations for clinical reasoning in community pressure injury management: mattresses and support surfaces. Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026. Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS; 11:30am - 12:30pm SA; 11:00am - 12:00pm QLD; 10:30am - 11:30am NT; 9:00am - 10:00am WA.
Registration Information
This is a free, member-only session. OTA members register free. Non-members should contact OTA to discuss options. Registrations close Friday 2 October 2026 11:59pm AEDT. Registrants will receive separate Zoom login details one business day prior to the session.
About the Pressure Management Interest Group
The group facilitates collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development among Australian Occupational Therapists. Objectives include nurturing a connected community of OTs in positioning and pressure management, growing capacity in seating and pressure care, and advocating for OT's role in health and wellbeing of people with pressure care needs.
About the Presenter
Dr Katherine Rae is an Occupational Therapist and Lecturer with particular interest in pressure injury prevention and management. She completed her PhD investigating comparative effectiveness of pressure mattresses for older adults in the community and is dedicated to building clinician confidence through education and knowledge translation.