A systematic review of the impact of powered mobility devices on older adults' activity engagement

R Fomiatti, J Richmond, L Moir… - Physical & Occupational …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: To systematically review the impact powered mobility devices have on
engagement in independent occupations for adults with acquired mobility limitations …

Recipients of electric-powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs provided by a national health service: a cross-sectional study

AO Frank, LH De Souza - Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 2013 - Elsevier
Objective To describe the characteristics across all ages of powered wheelchair users and
the assistive technology prescribed by a regional specialist wheelchair service. Design …

[图书][B] Occupational therapy practice and research with persons with multiple sclerosis

M Finlayson - 2013 - api.taylorfrancis.com
Discover strategies to enhance quality of life and promote social and community
participation for people with MS! Occupational Therapy Practice and Research with Persons …

Understanding and improving power mobility use among older adults: An overview of the canwheel program of research

PW Rushton, WC Miller - Assistive Technology: From Research …, 2013 - ebooks.iospress.nl
Power wheelchairs are an expensive yet essential form of assistive technology that can
compensate for impaired mobility and improve quality of life for older adults. In this paper we …

Developing test methods for the evaluation of scooter performance in winter conditions

V Ohri - 2013 - library-archives.canada.ca
Electric mobility scooters are increasing in popularity and are used extensively by
individuals with mobility impairments to conduct activities of daily living. Scientific literature …

[PDF][PDF] Technological needs and expectations of powered wheelchairs users

MA Guyot, A Kokosy, B Lenne, L Malapel… - Annals of Physical and …, 2013 - core.ac.uk
Results.–A total of 251 persons completed the questionnaire (36.8 years+ 12.3) with 126
users (37.8 years+ 13.9), 40 relatives (41.5 years+ 11.4) and 85 caregivers (33.2 years+ 8.7; …

[PDF][PDF] Étude prospective: évaluation du port d'orthèses plantaires thermoformées

L Berger, MJ Calleja, M Maligorne… - Annals of Physical and …, 2013 - core.ac.uk
Objectif.–Les orthèses plantaires thermoformées sont prescrites dans de nombreuses
pathologies pour soulager la douleur et améliorer les capacités fonctionnelles des patients …

[PDF][PDF] Sähköpyörätuolin ja-mopedin myöntämisen vaikuttavuus ja kustannukset: vuoden seurantatutkimus

H Anttila, P Sirola, A Heinonen, A Uutela, H Sintonen - 2013 - julkari.fi
Sähköpyörätuolit ja-mopedit ovat kalliita ja erityisosaamista vaativia liikkumisen
apuvälineitä. Kroonisten sairauksien ja väestön ikääntymisen myötä niiden tarve on …

The natural history and measurement of power mobility outcomes among new and experienced older adult power wheelchair users: a one-year longitudinal study

PW Rushton, L Demers, WC Miller - Assistive Technology: From …, 2013 - ebooks.iospress.nl
The objective of this study was to present the characteristics of and compare new and
experienced power wheelchair users over a 1 year period. Sixty-seven older adult power …

[PDF][PDF] Rare diseases: matching wheelchair users with rare metabolic, neuromuscular or neurological disorders to Electric Powered Indoor/Outdoor Wheelchairs …

AO Frank - 2013 - core.ac.uk
Introduction: Little is written about the rehabilitation of those with rare diseases and their use
of powered wheelchairs. Purpose: The aim of this study is to describe the clinical features of …