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Power Mobility and Safety Concerns Power mobility allows those who are in long-term care in their daily activities and leisure activities. However, the devices could also cause safety issues that must be addressed. Most participants chose to adopt a teleological perspective and give all residents the chance to test a device, rather than restrict residents with certain diagnoses, which could be considered a prejudicial risk management. Mobility A power mobility device provides a way for people who are unable to move around their community or home, and to participate in activities of daily living that they may not be able to perform. However, these devices may also be a danger to the person using them, and also to other people who share their space or space. Occupational therapists should carefully consider the safety needs of each client prior to making recommendations on powered mobility. In an exploratory study carried out by OTs in three residential care facilities of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, qualitative interviews were conducted with residents to evaluate the extent to which they used power mobility. The objective was to establish a framework that would allow for client-centred power movement prescribing. The results revealed four major themes: (1) power mobility meaning, (2) learning road rules, (3) red flags security concerns, and (4) solutions. Power mobility can improve the quality of life for those who have mobility limitations. This is due to the fact that it lets them participate in everyday activities at home as well as in the community. Participation in self-care, productive and leisure occupations is vital to physical and mental health for older adults and for those who are suffering from progressive illnesses power mobility is the opportunity to keep participating in these vital activities. Participants found it unacceptable to remove a resident's wheelchair because it would alter their life's story and progression, and prevent them from engaging in the same things they did before their disease worsened. This was especially true for those in the facility 1 who were capable of maintaining their power chairs for short periods of time, but were forced to rely on others to move them around the facility. Another option is to reduce the speed at which residents drove their chairs, however this could have raised issues such as a lack of privacy and impact on other people in the community. The most drastic solution to safety concerns was to get rid of a resident's wheelchair. Safety Power mobility allows people to move more easily. They can also take part in a wider range of activities, and run errands. However, with greater mobility comes a higher risk of accidents. For some, these incidents could result in serious injuries to themselves or others. It is essential to consider the safety of your clients before recommending power mobility. First check whether your client is able to safely operate their scooter or power chair. Based on the nature of their condition and their current health, this may involve a physical evaluation by a doctor or occupational therapist, or having a conversation with a mobility expert to determine if a specific device is appropriate for them. In some instances your client may require a lift for their vehicle to be able to load and unload the device at their workplace, home, or community. Another aspect of safety is knowing the rules of the road. This includes sharing space with other pedestrians, other wheelchair users and drivers of cars, trucks or buses. This topic was mentioned by the majority of participants in the study. For some, this required learning to drive their wheelchairs on sidewalks, instead of driving through busy areas or over curbs (unless specifically designed to do so). For others it meant driving slowly in a busy environment and keeping an eye out for people walking. The final and least desired option was taking away the chair of a person, which was viewed as a double punishment loss of mobility independent and preventing access to facilities and community activities. green scooters was the opinion of the majority of participants who had their chairs removed and included Diane and Harriet. Other solutions that were suggested by participants included educating other residents, family members and staff about the safety of power mobility. This could include educating residents on the fundamentals of driving (such as using the correct side of the hallway) as well as encouraging residents to practice driving strategies when they leave and helping them understand how their actions can affect other people's mobility. Follow-Up The capacity and willingness of a child to be a part of the world can be profoundly affected by a power mobility device. However, there isn't much research about the experience of children who are learning to use this equipment. This study uses an approach that is pre-post to study the effects of six months of use with one of four early power mobility devices on children in the school age group with severe cerebral palsy (CP). Qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 parents and pediatric occupational and physical therapists. Thematic analysis revealed three main themes. The first theme, 'Power for Mobility explained how using a powered device affected more than just locomotor skills. Learning to drive a power mobility device can be an emotional and transformative journey for the participants. The second theme, 'There isn't a cookbook,' revealed that learning to utilize a power mobility device was a bespoke process that developed over time in a cyclical fashion. Therapists were charged with determining what was realistic for each child's needs and capabilities. Throughout the training and post-training phases, therapists were expected to be patient with parents and children. green power scooter and parents alike spoke of the need to help families celebrate their achievements and resolve issues that arise from the training process. The third theme, “Shared space”, examined how the use of a power device can impact other people's lives and interactions. The majority of the participants in this study felt that one must be mindful of others when using their power mobility device. This was particularly applicable when driving on public roads. Many participants also reported that they've had to deal with situations in which someone else's property was damaged through the use of a power mobility device, or where a person was injured by a driver who failed to yield the right-of-way. The results of this study show that socialization and power mobility training for preschoolers with CP can be conducted in certain classroom environments. The next research study should investigate the training and outcomes for this type of intervention in young children with CP. This will hopefully result in the development of more uniform training protocols for this group.