Providing paediatric power wheelchairs in the USA then and now: a survey of providers.

Conclusions: Findings of the current survey suggest that barriers exist to a child, especially a younger child, obtaining a PWC. Implications for Rehabilitation Findings of the current (2018) survey suggest that barriers exist to a child obtaining a PWC. Respondents reported that the primary reasons for not recommending a paediatric PWC included cognitive, physical and behavioural factors. Respondents reported that the primary reasons a paediatric PWC was not obtained for a child who qualified to receive a PWC related to family support, transportation and home environment. Differences between responses to 2018 survey and the 2001 survey indicate changes in practice. PMID: 31177895 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - June 7, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kenyon LK, Schmitt J, Otieno S, Cohen L Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research