Perceptions of power mobility use and safety within residential facilities

WB Mortenson, WC Miller, J Boily… - Canadian Journal …, 2005 - journals.sagepub.com
Background. Power wheelchairs enhance quality of life by enabling occupation, improving
self-esteem and facilitating social interaction. Despite these benefits, the risks associated …

[PDF][PDF] Issues in maintenance and repairs of wheelchairs: A pilot study

SG Fitzgerald, DM Collins, RA Cooper… - Journal of …, 2005 - researchgate.net
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 …

Outcomes of rollator and powered wheelchair interventions-user satisfaction and participation

Å Brandt - 2005 - portal.research.lu.se
Rollator and powered wheelchair interventions are often applied to make participation
possible for citizens with limited walking capacity. However, the research-based knowledge …

Pain experienced by electric‐powered chair users: a pilot exploration using pain drawings

J Gibson, A Frank - Physiotherapy Research International, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Purpose. Many wheelchair users experience pain or discomfort,
and little is known about its severity or nature. The present study explored the feasibility of …

[PDF][PDF] Significance of Assistive Devices in the Daily Life

H Merten - Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2005 - diva-portal.org
ABSTRACT Pettersson, I. 2006. The Significance of Assistive Devices in the Daily Life of
Persons with Stroke and Their Spouses. Written in English with a Swedish summary. Örebro …

[PDF][PDF] Conception et optimisation d'un nouveau type de fauteuil roulant à propulsion manuelle

Y Traore, P Lestriez, R Taiar, K Debray, D Adon… - J Spinal Cord …, 2005 - core.ac.uk
Objectif.–L'objectif de la recherche est de définir précisément les attentes et les besoins
technologiques des utilisateurs de fauteuil roulant électrique (FRE), de leur entourage et …