Most Popular Brands: Quickie, Manual fold up, Invacare Manual Wheelchair (Show all)
A manual wheelchair typically has handrails on the wheels to allow the user to propel themselves; there may also be handles at the rear to let another person push them. Wheelchairs are used by some people only when going outdoors to reduce the risk of falls.
| Reasons used | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 65 |
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3 | |||
| Mobility | 48 |
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|
6 | |||
| Fatigue | 45 |
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|
5 | |||
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 27 |
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2 | |||
| Balance problems | 15 |
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2 | |||
| Walking difficulty without aid | 13 |
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1 |
See all 244 patients currently using Wheelchair (manual)
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Most commonly reported side effects
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Transition from w/c to legs is very difficult.
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2 | 10% |
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|---|---|---|---|
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horrible bruising on arms - this was a horrible experience - think it made things worse
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2 | 10% |
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Anger/Irritability
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1 | 5% |
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Feeling disconnected in conversations because I'm low profiled or pushed "ahead" of the group.
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1 | 5% |
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embarrassment
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1 | 5% |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other
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10 | 50% |
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Course of treatment ended
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7 | 35% |
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Not indicated
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1 | 5% |
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See all 18 patients who’ve stopped using Wheelchair (manual)
Report created on November 21, 2009.