Background: Lack of access to mobility for people with disabilities, particularly in less
resourced settings, continues to be widespread. Despite challenges to wheelchair delivery …

Background: The World Health Organisation recommends that services accompany
wheelchair distribution. This study examined the relationship of wheelchair service provision …

Objective To explore the relationships between wheelchair services received during
wheelchair provision and positive outcomes for users of wheelchairs. Design Secondary …

Background: Providing wheelchairs without comprehensive support services might be
detrimental to user satisfaction and function. Objectives: This paper compares wheelchair …

Background: Within a rights-based paradigm, wheelchairs are essential in the promotion of
user autonomy, dignity, freedom, inclusion and participation. Objectives: This paper aimed to …

Background: Wheelchairs provide mobility that can enhance function and community
integration. Function in a wheelchair is influenced by wheelchair design. Objectives: To …

Background: Currently, inadequate wheelchair provision has forced many people with
disabilities to be trapped in a cycle of poverty and deprivation, limiting their ability to access …

Background: Wheelchairs allow users to realise basic human rights and improved quality of
life. South African and international documents guide rehabilitation service delivery and thus …

Background The overall impact of a wheelchair on its user must be evaluated in light of both
benefit and risk. Evaluation should include not only physical function, but also overall quality …

Abstract Background The United Nations has called for countries to improve access to
mobility devices when needed. The World Health Organization has published guidelines on …