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Impact of structured wheelchair services on satisfaction and function of wheelchair users in Zimbabwe

African Journal of Disability, 2016
Background: Providing wheelchairs without comprehensive support services might be detrimental to user satisfaction and function. Objectives: This paper compares wheelchair user satisfaction and function before and after implementation of comprehensive ...
Surona Visagie, Tecla Mlambo, Judith van der Veen, Clement Nhunzv, Deborah Tigere, Elsje Scheffler   +5 more
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Structure Design and Kinematic Stability Study of a Forward Ladder Climbing Wheelchair

Jixie chuandong, 2023
In order to analyze the influence of the climbing posture on the motion characteristics and stability of the ladder climbing wheelchair, a concept of the forward ladder climbing wheelchair is put forward.
Zhu Hua, Sun Guolin
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Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Torque and Power Outputs in Different Skill Groups

Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering, 2012
Manual wheelchair users have a high risk of injuries to the upper extremities due to the mechanical inefficiency of wheelchair propulsion motion. The kinetic analysis of the upper extremities during manual wheelchair propulsion in various conditions ...
Seonhong HWANG, Seunghyeon KIM, Jongsang SON, Youngho KIM   +3 more
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Powered Wheelchair Platform for Assistive Technology Development [PDF]

, 2014
Literature shows that numerous wheelchair platforms, of various complexities, have been developed and evaluated for Assistive Technology purposes. However there has been little consideration to providing researchers with an embedded system which is fully
Capron, Jean-Marc, Gillham, Michael, Henderson, Martin, Horne, Robert, Kelly, Stephen W., Pepper, Matthew   +5 more
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Physical and Leisure Activity in Older Community-Dwelling Canadians Who Use Wheelchairs: A Population Study

Journal of Aging Research, 2011
Background. Physical and leisure activities are proven health promotion modalities and have not been examined in older wheelchair users. Main Objectives.
Krista L. Best, William C. Miller
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Evaluation of pediatric-specific resources to support utilization of the Wheelchair Skills Training Program by the users of the resources: a descriptive qualitative study

BMC Pediatrics, 2022
Background Children’s ability to engage in meaningful activities is positively influenced by their ability to move independently. Preliminary evidence in children suggests that wheelchair skills training improves wheelchair skills, which are important ...
Béatrice Ouellet, Paula W. Rushton, Andrée-Anne Côté, Laurence Fortin-Haines, Emma Lafleur, Isabelle Paré, Melanie Barwick, R. Lee Kirby, Maxime T. Robert, François Routhier, Tatiana Dib, Yohali Burrola-Mendez, Krista L. Best   +12 more
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Is any wheelchair better than no wheelchair? A Zimbabwean perspective

African Journal of Disability, 2015
Background: Within a rights-based paradigm, wheelchairs are essential in the promotion of user autonomy, dignity, freedom, inclusion and participation.
Surona Visagie, Tecla Mlambo, Judith van der Veen, Clement Nhunzvi, Deborah Tigere, Elsje Scheffler   +5 more
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Young people’s experiences using electric powered indoor-outdoor wheelchairs (EPIOCs): Potential for enhancing users’ development? [PDF]

, 2007
Purpose: To examine the experiences of severely physically disabled young people using electric powered indoor/outdoor chairs (EPIOCs). Methods: A priori interview questions examined young people’s functioning with EPIOCs, pain and discomfort with ...
De Souza, LH, Evans, S, Frank, AO, Neophytou, C   +3 more
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Assessment of the Effectiveness and Safety of Wheelchair Use Training for Patients with Hemiparesis

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INTRODUCTION. The rationale of the research is defined by the large number of patients with hemiparesis, unable to restore an upright posture and in need of training to use a wheelchair. AIM.
Nina G. Konovalova, Svetlana Yu. Frolenko, Elena G. Drobysheva, Irina V. Deeva   +3 more
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Frailty Exacerbates Disability in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background To evaluate frailty in severe progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) and to investigate the underlying mechanisms. Methods This prospective, cross‐sectional, multicenter study enrolled a late severe PMS group requiring skilled nursing (n = 53) and an age, sex, and disease duration‐matched control PMS group (n = 53).
Taylor R. Wicks, Anna Wolska, Diala Ghazal, Dejan Jakimovski, Bianca Weinstock‐Guttman, Alexander Burnham, Niels Bergsland, Michael G. Dwyer, Alan T. Remaley, Robert Zivadinov, Murali Ramanathan   +10 more
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