Week 8 - Wheelchair Selection Flashcards
1
Q
Why is wheelchair selection important?
A
- Incorrect match between wheelchair and client can result in adverse outcomes including:
- Injuries as a result of falls
- Injuries to a carer
- Pressure injuries
2
Q
Importance of wheelchair selection: environment
A
- Access into the home
- Ability to mobilise within the home
- Access to important ares
- Community access
3
Q
Importance of wheelchair selection: occupations
A
- You need to identify ALL activities and occupations that a person needs and wants to do:
- daily (e.g. cooking, washing, gardening)
- regularly (e.g. shopping, visiting friends, church)
- occasionally (e.g. holidays)
4
Q
Importance of wheelchair selection: person
A
- Hight, weight
- Age, abilities
- Diagnosis
- Likes & dislikes
- Preferences
- Values, beliefs
- Roles
5
Q
Types of wheelchairs
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- Manual
- Power drive
- Power assist (like manual wheelchairs with a power assist mode to provide extra ‘oomph’ when self-propelling
6
Q
Common features of a wheelchair
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- Backrest
- Seat
- Push handles
- Armrests
- Footrests
7
Q
Frames
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- Colours can be selected
- Heavy duty vs. light weight
- Materials include:
- steel
- aluminium
- titanium
8
Q
Wheels
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- Size: affects ease of rolling (smaller wheels, more effort and bumpier ride)
- Spokers vs. Mags
- spokers: lighter and stronger
- Mags: cast in one piece from metal - more durable and do not require maintenance
- Tire Type: affect comfort and manoeuvrability
9
Q
What are positioning devices?
A
- Intend to assist with positioning for people with poor postural control
10
Q
When to introduce power mobility
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- Unable or difficulty using alternative mobility aids to do function decline
- Pressure management
- Carer unable to manage a manual wheelchair
