Wheelchair (powered) Treatment Report
Most Popular Brands: Pride Mobility, Pride Jazzy Power Chair, Invacare Power Wheelchair (Show all)
Generic Name: Wheelchair (powered)
See also: Invacare Lynx LX3, Invacare SP Power Wheelchair, Shoprider Mobility
What is Wheelchair (powered)?
A power or electric wheelchair contains a battery, motor, and control mechanism to allow the user to propel themselves without the need for either a caregiver to push or muscle strength to move. More advanced models tilt and adjust their seats.
Reasons used & Efficacy
| Reasons used | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 47 |
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4 | ||||
| Mobility | 34 |
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8 | ||||
| Fatigue | 24 |
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1 | ||||
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 20 |
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1 | ||||
| Difficulty walking | 19 |
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1 | ||||
| Mobility | 14 |
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1 |
See all 189 patients currently using Wheelchair (powered)
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Side Effects
Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other
|
9 | 82% |
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Not indicated
|
1 | 9% |
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See all 10 patients who’ve stopped using Wheelchair (powered)
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Patient Evaluations
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- JesswithMS
- Sex: F
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Mild
- Cognition: mild
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: mild
- Walking: moderate
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- JesswithMS
- as needed
- since Aug 20, 2008
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Efficacy
None
for Lack of muscular coordination (ataxia)
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Side Effects
None
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See all 14 patient evaluations
Report created on November 22, 2009.