Wheelchair Seating Aids: How Satisfied Are Consumers?

Weiss-Lambrou, Rhoda; Tremblay, Camille; LeBlanc, Richard; Lacoste, O T Michèle; Dansereau, J.

doi:10.1080/10400435.1999.10131984

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“…The fact that smaller angles of tilt-in-space were used possibly implies that this seating function was used more for functional and stable postures and comfort than for shifting weight or pressure management. Previous studies showed that comfort is a primary concern regarding the seating system and that people use smaller tilt-in-space angles to increase comfort [11,25]. Subjects in this study also reported that they accessed tilt-in-space to adjust posture for comfort.…”

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Usage of tilt-in-space, recline, and elevation seating functions in natural environment of wheelchair users

Ding

Leister²,

Cooper³

et al. 2008

JRRD

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Abstract-This study examined the usage of powered seating functions, including tilt-in-space, backrest recline, and seat elevation, among a group of wheelchair users during their typical daily activities. Twelve individuals who used a power wheelchair with seating functions participated in the study. They drove their own wheelchair and used the seating functions as needed in their community environment for about 2 weeks while the seating function usage was recorded with a portable device. We found that subjects occupied their wheelchair for 11.8 +/-3.4 hours a day (all data shown as mean +/-standard deviation). While occupying their wheelchairs, they accessed tilt-in-space, backrest recline, and seat elevation 19 +/-14 times a day for 64.1% +/-36.8%, 12 +/-8 times for 76.0% +/-29.8%, and 4 +/-4 times for 22.5% +/-34.9%, respectively. Subjects chose to stay in tilted and reclined positions in their wheelchair for 39.3% +/-36.5% of their time each day. They spent little time in a fully upright position. Subjects changed their seating positions every 53.6 +/-47.0 minutes. Time spent in positions of different seating pressures varied among subjects. The information collected could enhance clinical practice of wheelchair provision, resulting in better compliance with clinical instructions and appropriate use of seating functions among wheelchair users.

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Usage of tilt-in-space, recline, and elevation seating functions in natural environment of wheelchair users

Ding

Leister²,

Cooper³

et al. 2008

JRRD

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“…Vachon et al found that 32 elderly residents of long-term care facilities were most satisfied with the simplicity of use, safety, and effectiveness of their wheelchairs and least satisfied with the adjustability, comfort, weight, and follow-up services of their wheelchairs [23]. In WeissLambrou et al's study [30], users of power wheelchairs identified wheelchair comfort as the most important criteria, though comfort was the lowest rated variable in the study. Similarly, satisfaction with wheelchair comfort received a low rating in our study.…”

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Issues in maintenance and repairs of wheelchairs: A pilot study

Fitzgerald

Collins

Cooper

et al. 2005

JRRD

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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 maintenance and repairs completed, and whether the participants' satisfaction was affected by problems with their wheelchairs. A convenience sample of 130 participants who used wheelchairs as their primary means of mobility was recruited. Participants completed a questionnaire about their wheelchairs, the maintenance and repair history, and their satisfaction levels. Results showed that 26% of the participants had completed a wheelchair repair in the past 6 months, 16% had completed general maintenance, and 27% had completed tire repairs. Neither hours of wheelchair use nor wheelchair age affected repair or maintenance frequency. Participants were generally satisfied with their wheelchairs. Better understanding of wheelchair maintenance and repair issues will guide improvements in wheelchair design and enhance the community participation of individuals who use wheelchairs.

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“…In a Canadian study by Weiss‐Lambrou, Tremblay, LeBlanc, Lacoste and Dansereau (1999) wheelchair users rated comfort as the most important factor affecting their satisfaction with their seating aids. The same raters selected comfort as the least satisfactory aspect of wheelchair use.…”

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Standards for wheelchair prescription

Marco

Russell

Masters

2003

Aus Occup Therapy J

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Wheelchair prescription for individuals with a spinal cord injury is a highly complex and challenging clinical intervention. Evidence exists that successful outcomes are not always achieved for the wheelchair user and that therapists are experiencing increasing pressure to be accountable for and to justify their wheelchair prescription practice. This paper describes the process of establishing an evaluation of wheelchair prescription practices by occupational therapists in a spinal injury rehabilitation unit in South Australia. The evaluation process centred on the development of standards of practice to monitor performance and led to improvements in: (i) service delivery practices; (ii) wheelchair user participation; and (iii) accountability and justification of service delivery. Steps taken to develop the standards of practice to monitor performance and the benefits and limitations of the evaluation are described. K E Y W O R D S wheelchair prescription, standards of practice, spinal cord injury.

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Wheelchair Seating Aids: How Satisfied Are Consumers?

Cited by 34 publications

References 13 publications

Usage of tilt-in-space, recline, and elevation seating functions in natural environment of wheelchair users

Usage of tilt-in-space, recline, and elevation seating functions in natural environment of wheelchair users

Issues in maintenance and repairs of wheelchairs: A pilot study

Standards for wheelchair prescription

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