wheel chair (WC, W/C)
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Indications
- inability to walk
- non-ambulatory patients with cognitive impairment
- low-level spinal cord injury
- manual wheelchairs appropriate for patients with some cardiopumonary endurance who can self-propel & perform pressure relief maneuvers independently
- see electric wheel chair for patients without these abilities
Goals of prescription:
- maximized efficient independent mobility
- prevent/minimize deformity
- maximize independent functioning
- aesthetically pleasing
- minimize cost/repair/maintenance
Advantages
- often used in nursing homes & by caregivers for ease of patient mobility
Disadvantages
- requires use of arms & some cardiopumonary endurance
Notes
Features:
- proper fit
- enhance good posture
- frame
- wheels
- locks
- grade Aids
- armrests/footrests
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References
- ↑ Genova A. In: Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001
- ↑ Sehgal M, Jacobs J, Biggs WS. Mobility Assistive Device Use in Older Adults. Am Fam Physician. 2021 Jun 15;103(12):737-744. PMID: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34128609 Free article. Review. https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2021/0615/p737.html
- ↑ Michael E, Sytsma T, Cowan RE. A Primary Care Provider's Guide to Wheelchair Prescription for Persons With Spinal Cord Injury. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil. 2020 Spring;26(2):100-107. PMID: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32760188 Free PMC article. Review. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7384540/
- ↑ James K, Schwartz AW, Orkaby AR. Mobility Assessment in Older Adults. N Engl J Med. 2021 Aug 19;385(8):e22. doi:http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1056/NEJMvcm2009406. PMID: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34407345 No abstract available. https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMvcm2009406