User Perspectives on the Service Delivery of Complex Power Wheelchairs

Occup Ther Health Care. 2021 Jan;35(1):57-74. doi: 10.1080/07380577.2020.1862442. Epub 2020 Dec 30.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore users' perspectives on power wheelchair service delivery and understand their involvement in the equipment trial and selection process. Five power wheelchair users participated in. Responses and interview data analysis supported four main themes describing variability in the evaluation practices of the provider team, how consumers' participation goals were impacted by equipment usability, consumer involvement in equipment selection influenced satisfaction, and illustrated the complexities in the service delivery process. The conclusion suggests consumer involvement in the trial and selection process may contribute to power wheelchair outcome usability, satisfaction, and occupational engagement.

Keywords: Assistive technologies; evaluation; occupational engagement; power wheelchairs; qualitative research.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Disabled Persons / psychology*
  • Disabled Persons / rehabilitation*
  • Electric Power Supplies
  • Equipment Design*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Qualitative Research
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Wheelchairs*