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Pain experienced by electric-powered chair users: a pilot exploration using pain drawings
1Babington Hospital, Belper, UK.
Background And Purpose:
Many wheelchair users experience pain or discomfort, and little is known about its severity or nature. The present study explored the feasibility of using visual analogue scales and pain drawings to assess the intensity and distribution of pain in users of electric-powered indoor and outdoor wheelchairs, and its changes over time.
Method:
Five electric-powered indoor and outdoor chair (EPIOC) users, mean age 62 years (range 43-84 years) completed pain drawings and visual analogue scales two-hourly during one day.
Results:
Pain intensity increased throughout the day in all users. It was most severe in the neck, back and buttocks. Pain drawings gave visual impact to the extent of the pain.
Conclusions:
Visual analogue scales and pain drawings may be useful in assessing pain experienced by EPIOC users, which may be severe and appears to increase in severity and distribution during the day.
