Rehabilitation Engineering Centre
Rehabilitation Engineering uses engineering principles and skills and knowledge of health science to create effective technology solutions to assist people with disabilities.
The Department can provide a range of rehabilitation engineering services to inpatients and community-based clients, including information about assistive technology, custom design and fabrication of assistive devices.
Rehabilitation Engineering Centre employs three post-graduate qualified, professional engineers and three skilled technicians. Technology solutions will be developed for each client and patient referred for assistance to the extent funding provides for.
Facilities and services:
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Wheelchair seating design and fabrication for clients with severe physical disability
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Interface Pressure Mapping for clients with tendency for pressure sores
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Design and fabrication of custom pressure relief seat cushions and backrests for clients with or susceptible to pressure sores
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Customisation of wheelchairs and mobility devices
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Custom controls for power wheelchairs and/or positioning of controls for optimum function and performance
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Advice on assistive technology options
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Advice on vehicular transportation and transportation safety for people with disabilities
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Interpretation and application of Australian Standards and ISO standards related to equipment for people with disabilities
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Development, design and manufacture or modification of Aids for Daily Living (ADL) (subject to funding)
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Inspection and evaluation services for certain medical and rehabilitation equipment.
Special Interests
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Location:
Ground Floor
Coles Health Services Building
Royal Children's Hospital
Herston Road
HERSTON QLD AUSTRALIA 4029
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Telephone: (07) 3636 7773
Facsimile: (07) 3636 1785
Email: RBWH-Feedback@health.qld.gov.au
(with the subject "Rehab Engineering")
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