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Perceptions of power mobility use and safety within residential facilities
William B Mortenson1, William C Miller, Jeanette Boily
1Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Rehabilitation Services, University of British Columbia Hospital. bmortens@interchange.ubc.ca
Background:
Power wheelchairs enhance quality of life by enabling occupation, improving self-esteem and facilitating social interaction. Despite these benefits, the risks associated with power mobility use raise serious concerns in residential facilities.
Purpose:
As there is no gold standard to assess when a client is unsafe, a two-phase study was conducted to develop client-centred guidelines for power mobility use.
Method:
In the first phase of the study, presented here, 18 in-depth, qualitative interviews were conducted with a variety of stakeholders, including power mobility users, other residents, staff and family members.
Results:
A thematic analysis of the interviews revealed four main themes: 1) the meaning of power mobility, 2) learning the rules of the road, 3) red flags: concerns about safety, and 4) solutions.
Practice Implications:
Given the importance of power mobility, safety measures need to address issues of mobility and safety for power mobility drivers and those around them.
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