Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Informa Healthcare
Faculty
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School
School of Exercise and Health Sciences
RAS ID
16474
Abstract
Purpose: To systematically review the impact powered mobility devices have on engagement in independent occupations for adults with acquired mobility limitations. Method: Electronic search of CINAHL Plus, Medline, PsychInfo, OT Seeker, Joanna Briggs Institute, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database. Search terms included combinations of words to encompass all terms most likely used for powered mobility. Results: Eleven studies were eligible for inclusion. One study was a true experimental design; four studies were pre-experimental, and six were nonexperimental. Studies indicated positive improvements to occupational engagement and independence while environmental barriers were identified as negatively impacting occupation and increasing risk of injury or accident. Conclusions: Drawing conclusions from this research are problematic due to varying methodological quality. This review suggested two distinct themes: environmental barriers generate difficulties and challenges, which can subsequently result in accident or injury, and access to powered mobility impacts positively on areas of independence, quality of life, mobility and engagement.
DOI
10.3109/02703181.2013.846451
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics on 31 Jan 2013: Fomiatti, R. W., Richmond, J. E., Moir, L. K., & Millsteed, J. L. (2013). A Systematic Review of the Impact of Powered Mobility Devices on Older Adults' Activity Engagement. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 31(4), 297-309. Available online: here.