What is Stair lift?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Lift
A variety of lift products are available using assistive technology for handicap accessibility and disability assistance, such as stair lifts with seats, vertical lifts that can accommodate wheelchairs and transfer lifts designed to move a person to and from bed.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weakness in leg(s) | 7 | 2 | |
| Improve mobility | 3 | 0 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 2 | 1 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 2 | 0 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Stair lift
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty climbing stairs | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Stair lift
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 3 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Stair lift
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 2 |
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