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Naomi Gefen^1,2, Patrice L Weiss^2,3, Amihai Rigbi⁴

¹ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.

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|October 28, 2023

Summary

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A powered wheelchair lending program significantly improved quality of life for children with cerebral palsy (CP) and other neuromuscular diseases (NMD). Key predictors of powered mobility proficiency include communication and manual wheelchair skills.

Keywords:

Powered wheelchair cerebral palsy multivariate logistic regression neuromuscular disease proficiency

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Assistive Technology
Mobility Research

Background:

Powered mobility devices (PMDs) are crucial for enhancing independence in children with mobility impairments.
Lending programs offer a valuable pathway for children to trial and adapt to PMDs before long-term commitment.
Understanding factors influencing PMD proficiency is essential for optimizing rehabilitation outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the characteristics and impact of a powered wheelchair lending program for children.
To compare outcomes between children with cerebral palsy (CP) and other neuromuscular diseases (NMD).
To validate a predictive model for powered mobility proficiency.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 172 children in a powered mobility lending program (2009-2022).
Data collection via questionnaires on demographics and functional levels.
Evaluation of driving proficiency and interviews with participants and parents.

Main Results:

Children with NMD (73% proficiency) showed higher powered mobility proficiency than those with CP (57%).
Significant predictors of proficiency included communication, manual wheelchair operation, access mode, and go-stop ability, predicting outcomes in ~80% of cases.
The program notably improved participants' and families' quality of life.

Conclusions:

Powered wheelchair lending programs effectively enhance children's mobility skills and quality of life.
Specific skills like communication and manual wheelchair operation predict powered mobility success.
Even children initially unable to perform certain tasks can achieve proficiency and benefit from PMDs.