Power assist systems have rapidly evolved in recent years. They are commonly considered as a method of making a manual wheelchair a more functional option or as an alternative to a power wheelchair. This course focuses on rear, main-wheel, and front-wheel motor options for power assist. Clinical indications for these technologies and objective measures useful to qualify the technology will be outlined. Justification for reimbursement will be provided in addition to functional use and training needs.
Power assist systems have rapidly evolved in recent years. They are commonly considered as a method of making a manual wheelchair a more functional option or as an alternative to a power wheelchair. This course focuses on rear, main-wheel, and front-wheel motor options for power assist. Clinical indications for these technologies and objective measures useful to qualify the technology will be outlined. Justification for reimbursement will be provided in addition to functional use and training needs.
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Learning Objectives
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Participant will be able to describe the 3 types of power add on/assist systems that can be added to manual wheelchairs: their efficacy and considerations for usage.
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Participant will be able to match 2 client criteria/goals to the most appropriate power assist/add on system using objective measures to qualify their decision.
3
Participant will be able to list 2 training methods to enhance practical usage and improvement as demonstrated by improvement in functional outcome measures.
