Older adults are the largest group of wheelchair users yet there are no peer-reviewed
studies on the national profile of older wheelchair users in Canada. We investigated the …

In this pilot study, we assessed wheelchair durability and its effect on user satisfaction.
Specifically, we examined the characteristics of the participants' wheelchairs, the types of …

Background: Wheelchair is one of the commonest mobility devices which are prescribed by
rehabilitation professionals for enhancing client's quality of life and active participation …

Details the prescription considerations for individuals with physical disabilities. Compares
conventional and lightweight wheelchairs, and factors in functional assessment. Examines …

Abstract Purpose: The Wheelchair Components Questionnaire for Condition (WCQ-C)
enables the collection of data on wheelchair maintenance condition and durability in …

Neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) are a group of heterogeneous diseases that show
differences in incidence, hereditary, etiology, prognosis, or functional impairments …

Objective: The objectives of this study were:(a) to identify the factors that impact prescription
of wheeled mobility devices for older adults, and (b) to determine the effect that living setting …

A clinical evaluation of a potential wheelchair user's medical profile is used to identify the
specific needs that wheelchair recommendation and selection must address. The specific …

The last 20 years has seen a substantial increase in the number of wheelchair users: in
1973, Fenwick estimated that 137 000 wheelchairs were on loan in England and Wales; in …