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The clinical decision-making process of prescribing power mobility for a child with cerebral palsy
Karen Huhn1, Phyllis Guarrera-Bowlby, Judith E Deutsch
1Rivers Lab, School of Health Related Professions, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey. momster600@msn.com
Purpose:
Powered mobility has been shown to be an effective method for children with disabilities to achieve independent mobility. The purpose of this case report is to describe the physical therapist's clinical decision making related to power mobility for a child with multiple disabilities.
Case Description:
Power wheelchair evaluation for a nine-year-old child was conducted using Furumasu's tasks for wheelchair readiness moving through a doorway, maneuvering through three cones, and driving in a hallway. Ongoing team assessment with family consultation informed clinical decision-making.
Outcomes:
A mid-wheel-drive chair afforded improved performance on Furumasu's tasks compared with a rear-wheel-drive chair.
Summary:
This case describes the clinician's role in prescribing power wheelchairs to affect the user's functional skills, as well as how, in the absence of evidence, clinical experience and patients' needs can guide clinical decision-making.
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