Perceptions of power mobility use and safety within residential facilities
Agenda, Discussion, OtherPerceptions of power mobility use and safety within residential facilities
BACKGROUND: power wheelchairs and medical scooters enhance quality of life by enabling occupation, improving self-esteem and facilitating social interaction. Despite these benefits, the risks associated with power mobility use raise serious concerns in residential facilities. PURPOSE: As there is no gold standard to assess when a [...]
Power wheelchair range testing and energy consumption during fatigue testing
Agenda, Discussion, OtherPower wheelchair range testing and energy consumption during fatigue testing
The range of a power wheelchairs and medicare power wheelchairs depends on many factors including: battery type, battery state, wheelchair/rider weight, terrain, the efficiency of the drive train, and driving behavior. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of three methods of estimating [...]
Considering powered mobility for individuals with stroke
Agenda, Discussion, OtherConsidering powered mobility for individuals with stroke
medical scooters and power wheelchairs is an option that provides many disabled individuals with a means of locomotion. Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in this country. Unfortunately, there is currently a lack of published material that expounds on power mobility as it relates to clients who [...]
Drug Rehab Resources
Agenda, Discussion, Other Drug Rehab Resources
Opioid agonist therapies such as methadone maintenance
Independent living skill training
Educational and employment training
Family and social network therapy
Medical alcohol drug rehab malibu for co-occurring illnesses
Job, day care, and housing referral
Self-help group participation to help avoid relapse.
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