Power seat function usage and wheelchair discomfort for power wheelchair users
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A survey of adult power wheelchair and scooter users.
PURPOSE Power wheelchairs and scooters have the potential to increase community participation for people with mobility limitations. However, there are also challenges associated with use. The aims of this study were to investigate the characteristics of adults who use power wheelchairs and scooters, explore the process of power-mobility provision and examine the benefits and challenges of use. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1079-0268,2045-7723
DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2016.1192360