This special section contains 16 articles that provide examples of the most recent evidence
guiding the wheelchair sector in less-resourced settings. Topics include: product quality …

The purpose of the present research study was to examine the effects of wheeled mobility
devices on self-reported measures of community participation, quality of life and self …

This study investigated the relationship between quality—adjustability, thus capacity to
customize—manual and power wheelchairs and health-related Quality of Life, as measured …

Background Wheelchairs are important facilitators of quality of life for those who use them.
Wheeled mobility enables participation in valued activities, improves self-esteem and …

Purpose. Provision of a wheelchair has immediate intuitive benefits; however, it can be
difficult to evaluate which wheelchair and seating components best meet an individual's …

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

This qualitative study describes the experience of active ultra lightweight rigid frame
wheelchairs (active wheelchairs) provision. Eleven interviews with experienced users …

Purpose of the article The aim of this study was to determine user satisfaction with manual
wheelchairs in the United Kingdom and to determine areas that could be improved to help …

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