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Power Mobility and Safety Concerns Power mobility enhances participation in daily activities and activities for people in long term care. However, the devices could also create safety concerns that must be addressed. Rather than exclude residents with certain diagnoses from the power mobility option as it could be viewed as risk management that is prejudicial, the majority of participants chose to take a teleological approach and let everyone trial a device. Mobility A power mobility device allows those who are unable to move around their community or home and participate in daily living activities that might otherwise be impossible for them. However, these devices can also pose a risk to the person using them and also to other people who share their environment or space. Occupational therapists should carefully consider the safety requirements of each client prior to making recommendations regarding powered mobility. In an exploratory study carried out by OTs at three residential facilities of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, qualitative interviews were conducted with residents to assess the extent to which they used power mobility. The goal was to create an environment that allowed for a client-centered power movement prescription. The findings revealed four main themes: (1) the meaning of power mobility, (2) learning the rules of the road, (3) red flags concern about safety and (4) solutions. Power mobility can greatly improve the quality of life for people with limited mobility by permitting them to take part in a variety of daily life activities, both at home and in the community (Brandt, 2001; Evans, 2000). Self-care, active and recreational occupations are vital for physical and mental well-being of older adults. For many with chronic illnesses, power mobility can be a means to participate in these essential activities. The majority of participants felt it was unacceptable to take away the chair of a resident, since this could cause a huge interruption to their life or path and prevent them from continuing to engage in the same activities that they had been doing before their illness progressed. This was especially true for those in the Facility 1 who had been in a position to use their power chair for a brief period and now relied on others to push them. Another option is to reduce the speed at which residents drove their chairs, however this could have raised concerns, including a lack of privacy and impact on other people in the community. The most drastic solution to safety concerns was to get rid of the wheelchair of a resident. Safety Power mobility lets people move more freely. green power mobility scooters uk can also participate in a wider range of activities, and do errands. With the increased mobility comes an increased risk of accidents. For some, these incidents can cause serious injuries to themselves or others. It is crucial to think about the safety of your clients before suggesting power mobility. First consider determining whether your client can safely operate their power chair or scooter. Based on their disability and the state of their health, this could involve a physical evaluation by a physician or occupational therapist, as well as a discussion with a mobility specialist to determine if a particular device is suitable for them. In some instances your client may require an automobile lift to be capable of loading and unloading the mobility device at home, workplace or community. Another aspect of safety is learning the rules of the road. This includes sharing space, with other pedestrians, wheelchair users and drivers of cars or buses. This topic was mentioned by a majority of participants in the study. For some this, it meant learning to drive their wheelchairs on sidewalks, instead of driving through crowded areas or over curbs (unless specifically designed to do this). Others drove more slowly and kept an eye out for pedestrians in a crowded environment. The last and least popular alternative was to take away the chair of a person, which was viewed as a double punishment: losing independent mobility and preventing access to facilities and community activities. Diane and Harriet, among others, were among those who had their chairs taken away. Other suggestions made by participants included educating other residents as well as family members and staff about the safety of power mobility. This could involve teaching the basics of driving (such as using the correct side of the hallway), encouraging residents to practice driving techniques when they leave and helping them to understand how their behavior affects the mobility of others. Follow-Up mobility power and willingness to take part in the world can be greatly affected by a device for power mobility. Yet little research has been done on the experience of children who learn to use this equipment. This study uses the pre-post method to investigate the impact of six months' experience using one of four early power mobility devices on children in the school age group with severe cerebral palsy (CP). We conducted interviews in qualitative format with 15 parents along with pediatric occupational and physical therapists. Thematic analysis identified three main themes. The first, 'Power in Mobility explained how the use of powered devices affected more than just the locomotor abilities. The experience of learning to drive a powered mobility device is often an emotional and transformative one. The second theme 'There's no recipe book' showed that learning how to use an equipment for mobility was a process that unfolded in a continuous manner over time. Therapists were required to discover what was realistic for each child's needs and abilities. Through the training and post-training phases, therapists were required to be patient with parents and children. Therapists and parents alike emphasized the need to help families celebrate their achievements and address issues related to the training process. The third theme called 'Shared space The study explored the ways in which using an electric device can have an impact on the lives of other people and their interactions. The majority of the participants in this study believed that people should always show consideration for other people when using their mobility device. This is especially true when driving on public roads. Participants also said that they had seen situations where someone else's property was damaged due to the use a power mobility device or an individual had been injured by a driver who failed to yield the right of way. The results of this study suggest that power mobility and socialization training for preschoolers with CP can be carried out in specific classroom settings. Future research should continue to investigate the effectiveness of training and outcomes of this kind of intervention for young children with CP. This could lead to the development of more standard training protocols for this population.