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The need for updated clinical practice guidelines for preservation of upper extremities in manual wheelchair users: a
Bonita Sawatzky1, Carmen DiGiovine, Theresa Berner
1From the Orthopaedics/International Collaboration of Repair Discoveries, University of British Columbia, Canada (BS); The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (CD, TB); TiLite Inc, Pasco, Washington (TR); and Spinal Outreach Service, Royal Rehabilitation Centre, Sydney, Australia (LK).
Abstract:
The purposes of this article were to examine the existing 2005 Clinical Practice Guidelines for preservation of the upper extremities in spinal cord injury and explore the literature to determine what might need to be included in an update. This is a consensus position article based on a literature review and the expertise of the authors. The findings support the original recommendations of the Clinical Practice Guidelines and provide evidence that suggests that information regarding equipment and skills training as well as impact to caregivers is needed.
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