Problematic clinical features of children and adults with cerebral palsy who use electric powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs: A cross-sectional study

Use of manual and powered wheelchair in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study

BACKGROUND Mobility is important for the cognitive and psychosocial development of children. Almost one third of children with cerebral palsy (CP) are non-ambulant. Wheelchairs can provide independent mobility, allowing them to explore their environment. Independent mobility is vital for activity and participation and reduces the dependence on caregivers. The purpose of this study was to descri...

Recipients of electric-powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs provided by a national health service: a cross-sectional study.

OBJECTIVE To describe the characteristics across all ages of powered wheelchair users and the assistive technology prescribed by a regional specialist wheelchair service. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Regional wheelchair service. PARTICIPANTS Electric-powered indoor/outdoor wheelchair (EPIOC) users (N=544) with 262 boys and men (mean age ± SD, 41.7±20.7y; range, 8-82y) and 282 gir...

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Relationship between gross motor and intellectual function in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study.

OBJECTIVE To explore the relationship between gross motor and intellectual function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). DESIGN A cross-sectional study. SETTING Occupational therapy clinic. PARTICIPANTS Children with CP (N=662; 281 girls, 381 boys; age range, 3-14y). INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Intelligence testing was carried out by means of the Wechsler Pres...

Understanding the Burden Experienced by Caregivers of Older Adults Who Use a Powered Wheelchair: A Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: In this study, we aimed to describe the burden of family caregivers providing powered wheelchair-related and overall assistance and test the hypotheses that caregiver burden correlates with participation, wheelchair skills capacity, anxiety, depression, and social support. Methods: Cross-sectional study. Participants included 35 family caregivers of powered wheelchair users. Caregive...