Wheelchair technology as a profession

Beattie, Scott; Cornick, Courtney R.

doi:10.1049/ic.2006.0659

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“…Based on secondary research it seems that the donated wheelchairs are unsuitable in all aspects of provision, in terms of prescription, function, serviceability, durability, and comfort (Howitt et. al, 2006;Beattie et. al, 2006;Øderud et.…”

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“…The greatest tradeoff with the locally produced mobility devices is that the small-scale producers in the informal manufacturing sector do not recognize the need of a wheelchair service. This limited services are further complicated by the lack of representation of wheelchair professionals within healthcare services in the majority world (Beattie et. al, 2006).…”

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“…This approach often yields inadequate solutions in favour of convenience. Motivation Charitable Trust's operational manager, Sarah Beattie, claims that wheelchairs delivered to low-income countries often lack critical service components in the provisional process (Beattie et. al, 2006).…”

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“…The key issue within the charity model of donating is that it often fulfills the needs of the donor before the beneficiary (Beattie et. al, 2006).…”

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“…PWDs represent one of the poorest populations in Uganda and they are often unable to afford adequate healthcare services (World Bank, 2014;Beattie et al, 2006). This means that the majority of wheelchairs in Uganda are not prescribed, fitted, or suited to the needs and abilities of the wheelchair user.…”

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An Assessment of Wheelchair Provision in the Majority World With a Focus on Uganda through Fieldwork

Voorneveld¹

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This research provides an assessment of wheelchair provision for people with disabilities in the majority world. The research was conducted through a series of questionnaires, interviews, and observations with multiple stakeholders to gain different perspectives on the same topic. It discusses the limitations of national small-scale wheelchair provision, the limitations of international large-scale wheelchair provision, and the state of wheelchair service-delivery in the majority world. The research with international large-scale wheelchair producers was conducted in Canada, while the research with the remaining stakeholders was done during fieldwork over a ten day period in Uganda. The results of the research provide several insights into wheelchair provision, including limitations to standardization, resources, business training, micro-logistics and reverse-logistics. While wheelchair service-delivery is present in Uganda, it is not regulated or consistent among national small-scale wheelchair producers and international large-scale wheelchair producers.

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“…The key issue within the charity model of donating is that it often fulfills the needs of the donor before the beneficiary (Beattie et. al, 2006).…”

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An Assessment of Wheelchair Provision in the Majority World With a Focus on Uganda through Fieldwork

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Wheelchair and seating assistive technology provision: a gateway to freedom

Gowran

Clifford

Gallagher

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Disability and Rehabilitation

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Aim The meaning of wheelchair and seating assistive technology and the impact inappropriate provision has on people's lives from a service user's perspective within an Irish context is highlighted. There is a dearth in evidence examining the process of wheelchair and seating provision and the interconnectedness between satisfaction, performance and participation from an equality and human rights perspective. The purpose if the study is to investigate wheelchair service users' perspectives of wheelchair and seating provision in Ireland.Method This is a mixed-methods study with an exploratory sequential design that includes two phases. During phase one, wheelchair service users were invited to take part in qualitative in-depth semi-structured interviews, which were thematically analysed and formed part of a larger ethnographic study involving multiple stakeholders in sustainable wheelchair and seating provision strategy development. In phase two, an on-line Survey Monkey questionnaire was distributed to obtain a wider overview of wheelchair service provision from a wheelchair service users perspective.Data obtained from the closed questions and content analysis for open comments was analysed descriptively for this phase.Results Eight wheelchair service users agreed to participate in the interviews and 273 responded to the online survey. Thematic analysis and questionnaire provision service is called for, giving consideration to access to service, assessment and delivery, follow up and management, education and training.

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Wheelchair service provision education and training in low and lower middle income countries: a scoping review

McSweeney

Gowran

2017

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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Education and training is required for all stakeholders involved in wheelchair provision. Advocating for programme development to enhance personnel skills, build capacity and ensure best practice is a priority. Pilot sites, delivering and credentialing appropriate wheelchair provision education and training within context should be considered. Measuring outcomes and transferable skills should be part of education programme delivery structures. Considering a new discipline responsible for oversight of wheelchair provision should be investigated. Implications for rehabilitation Education and training is an essential step in the wheelchair provision process in the bid to obtain an appropriate wheelchair via appropriate provision services. However, it is more than education and training; its a human rights issue. Mandatory education and training needs to be a requirement for all stakeholders involved in wheelchair provision. Key wheelchair personnel need to establish their central role in this arena. The study raises awareness as to the importance of working with governments to commit to building sustainable wheelchair provision infrastructures.

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Wheelchair technology as a profession

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An Assessment of Wheelchair Provision in the Majority World With a Focus on Uganda through Fieldwork

An Assessment of Wheelchair Provision in the Majority World With a Focus on Uganda through Fieldwork

Wheelchair and seating assistive technology provision: a gateway to freedom

Wheelchair service provision education and training in low and lower middle income countries: a scoping review

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