Effect of Motorized Scooters on Quality of Life and Cardiovascular Risk

Zagol, Brian; Krasuski, Richard A.

doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.10.049

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“…The majority of studies were descriptive in nature, using survey data or medical records to characterize users [5,13,[17][18], identify reasons for use [1,13], document accidents [5,[19][20][21]23], describe device cost and funding [17][18], and explore training [30]. A few studies used qualitative interviews or focus groups to explore users' perceptions of these devices [34][35] or prescription services [36][37].…”

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“…Approximately a third of the included papers were descriptive studies that presented quantitative data about scooter user demographics, descriptions of activities users performed with their scooters, and frequency of scooter-related accidents [1,5,[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. For example, a retrospective review of data from the Veterans Health Administration found that Caucasians were more likely to receive mobility scooters in comparison to other ethnicities [12].…”

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Scoping review of mobility scooter-related research studies

Mortenson

Kim

2016

J Rehabil Res Dev

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Abstract-Mobility scooters are three-or four-wheeled power mobility devices regularly used by people who have difficulty ambulating. They also differ from power wheelchairs in terms of their driving controls, programmability, seating, and mounting method. Given their growing popularity and anecdotal concerns around their use, a scoping review was undertaken to identify empirical research about mobility scooters and to analyze their study design and purpose. Data sources included MedLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Embase, and PsychINFO. Thirty-two studies met the inclusion criteria. Most studies were descriptive in nature and reported information about scooter users' demographics, scooter-related activities, and accidents. The most common study design was a pre-and postintervention followed by a cross-sectional survey and retrospective review. Despite the increasing use of mobility scooters, surprisingly little scooterrelated research has been conducted. Given the nature of most of the research in this area, further empirical evidence is needed to develop a better understanding about the frequency and causes of scooter accidents and the efficacy of interventions to improve users' skills, mobility, and safety.

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Section: Research Topicsmentioning

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Scoping review of mobility scooter-related research studies

Mortenson

Kim

2016

J Rehabil Res Dev

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“…Although use of these devices improves self-perceived quality of life, usage of MMS is not without its risks. MMS prescribers should be aware that detrimental long-term effects have been reported by increasing cardiovascular risk, particularly insulin resistance (6). Even in able bodied subjects, MMS driving skill is not intuitive, and only improves with practice.…”

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Motorised mobility scooters; upper limb fractures in elderly novice users

Murphy

O’Rourke

et al. 2014

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SummaryWe describe three upper limb injuries admitted in one year to our institution resulting from falls from motorised mobility scooters (MMS) where all three users were novices, using their MMS for less than 6 weeks. They sustained injuries in close proximity to their homes, necessitating admission to hospital. None had received any formal training before commencing use of their respective devices. Use of MMS devices increases independence in mobility, enhances quality of life, improves self-esteem, facilitating social participation in everyday life. Use of these devices is not without risks, and no clear safety guidelines or competency testing exists for users. We believe these injuries in novice users highlights this deficiency, and should alert prescribers of these devices to advocate some form of driver training for new users.

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“…A sedentary lifestyle and Western dietary habits may contribute to this increased risk of CVD development [63, 64]. For example, consumption of a diet rich in saturated fat is positively associated with elevated plasma lipid levels and a state of subacute chronic inflammation, which are important risk factors promoting both the onset and development of CVD [65, 66].…”

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Periodontal Pathogens and Atherosclerosis: Implications of Inflammation and Oxidative Modification of LDL

Kurita‐Ochiai

Yamamoto

2014

BioMed Research International

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Inflammation is well accepted to play a crucial role in the development of atherosclerotic lesions, and recent studies have demonstrated an association between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease. Porphyromonas gingivalis and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, causative agents of destructive chronic inflammation in the periodontium, can accelerate atheroma deposition in animal models. Emerging evidence suggests that vaccination against virulence factors of these pathogens and anti-inflammatory therapy may confer disease resistance. In this review, we focus on the role of inflammatory mechanisms and oxidative modification in the formation and activation of atherosclerotic plaques accelerated by P. gingivalis or A. actinomycetemcomitans in an ApoE-deficient mouse model and high-fat-diet-fed mice. Furthermore, we examine whether mucosal vaccination with a periodontal pathogen or the anti-inflammatory activity of catechins can reduce periodontal pathogen-accelerated atherosclerosis.

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Effect of Motorized Scooters on Quality of Life and Cardiovascular Risk

Cited by 26 publications

References 21 publications

Scoping review of mobility scooter-related research studies

Scoping review of mobility scooter-related research studies

Motorised mobility scooters; upper limb fractures in elderly novice users

Periodontal Pathogens and Atherosclerosis: Implications of Inflammation and Oxidative Modification of LDL

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