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Richard F Edlich1, Kenneth P Nelson, Marni L Foley

  • 1University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.

Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants
|April 22, 2004
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Advances in power wheelchairs now include passive standing, offering significant health benefits for immobile individuals. Legislation and collaboration are needed to ensure wider access to these life-changing assistive technologies.

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Assistive Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Power wheelchairs have evolved significantly over 40 years, offering diverse functionalities like tilt, recline, and passive standing for physically immobile patients.
  • The need for certified wheeled mobility suppliers is recognized, with legislation like Tennessee's Consumer Protection Act for Wheeled Mobility (2003) and ongoing federal efforts.
  • Passive standing technology in power wheelchairs offers documented benefits, including reduced seating pressure, improved circulation, and enhanced functional status.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the advancements in power wheelchair technology, particularly passive standing capabilities.
  • To emphasize the importance of supplier certification and legislative action for assistive technologies.
  • To advocate for increased access to passive standing power wheelchairs for immobile individuals.

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Main Methods:

  • Review of technological advancements in power wheelchairs, including specific models like the Permobil Chairman 2K Stander, Chief SR Powerchair, VERTRAN, and LifeStand Compact.
  • Discussion of legislative efforts and the role of certified suppliers (Certified Rehabilitation Technology Supplier - CRTS).
  • Examination of the benefits of passive standing and specialized seating systems (ERGODYNAMIC Seating System 2000).

Main Results:

  • New power wheelchairs offer passive standing, tilt, and recline functionalities.
  • Legislation is progressing to ensure certified suppliers for wheeled mobility.
  • Despite proven benefits, access to passive standing wheelchairs remains limited.

Conclusions:

  • Passive standing power wheelchairs provide substantial medical benefits for immobile users.
  • Urgent collaboration between the medical community, suppliers, and manufacturers is needed for a national education campaign.
  • Securing approval from Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurers is crucial for patient access to these vital assistive technologies.