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Citation

Mortenson WB, Miller WC, Boily J, Steele B, Odell L, Crawford EM, Desharnais G. Can. J. Occup. Ther. 2005; 72(3): 142-152.

Affiliation

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Rehabilitation Services, University of British Columbia Hospital. bmortens@interchange.ubc.ca

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15988961

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Power wheelchairs enhance quality of life by enabling occupation, improving self-esteem and facilitating social interaction. Despite these benefits, the risks associated with power mobility use raise serious concerns in residential facilities. PURPOSE: As there is no gold standard to assess when a client is unsafe, a two-phase study was conducted to develop client-centred guidelines for power mobility use. METHOD: In the first phase of the study, presented here, 18 in-depth, qualitative interviews were conducted with a variety of stakeholders, including power mobility users, other residents, staff and family members. RESULTS: A thematic analysis of the interviews revealed four main themes: 1) the meaning of power mobility, 2) learning the rules of the road, 3) red flags: concerns about safety, and 4) solutions. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Given the importance of power mobility, safety measures need to address issues of mobility and safety for power mobility drivers and those around them.

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