What is Wheelchair (powered)?
Category: Equipment
Most popular types: Permobil C300 Invacare Power Wheelchair Pride Jazzy Power Chair Show all
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.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improve mobility | 295 | 83 | |
| Fatigue | 136 | 34 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 69 | 16 | |
| Walking problems | 62 | 8 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 47 | 6 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 11 | |
| Mild | 20 | |
| None | 133 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Wheelchair (powered)
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Uncomfortable | 3 | |
| Atrophy of muscles | 2 | |
| Back pain | 2 | |
| Soreness if too firm | 2 | |
| Constant tiredness | 1 | |
| Diabetes type 2 | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Wheelchair (powered)
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 55 | |
| Doctor's advice | 4 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 3 | |
| Did not seem to work | 2 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 1 | |
| Personal research | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Wheelchair (powered)
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 2 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 21 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 11 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 11 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 17 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 8 | |
| 10 years or more | 2 |
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