dc.contributor.supervisor |
Quanbury, Arthur (Occupational Therapy)
Ripat, Jacqueline (Occupational Therapy) |
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dc.contributor.author |
Giesbrecht, Edward Mark
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dc.date.accessioned |
2006-07-12T17:47:11Z |
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dc.date.available |
2006-07-12T17:47:11Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2006-07-12T17:47:11Z |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/1993/263 |
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dc.description.abstract |
The manual wheelchair (MWC) and power wheelchair (PWC) each present advantages and disadvantages to participation and occupational performance. Consequently, some individuals choose to use both devices, depending upon the activity. A pushrim-activated, power-assisted wheelchair (PPW) may provide an alternative to the PWC for these users. This study utilized a two-phase, mixed methods design, comparing the performance and satisfaction of wheelchair users carrying out self-selected activities with their current PWC and with a PPW. There was no statistically significant difference in outcome measures between the PWC and PPW; however, many participants reported a preference for the PWC. Less accessible environments, particularly when transporting a wheelchair, were identified as opportunities for PPW use. Rather than replacing the PWC for all of their identified activities, participants indicated the PPW improved upon the MWC. As a result, participants expressed a willingness to try more (and new) activities, including some previously performed with the PWC. |
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dc.format.extent |
5588226 bytes |
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dc.format.mimetype |
application/pdf |
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dc.language.iso |
en_US |
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dc.rights |
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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dc.subject |
Wheelchair |
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dc.subject |
PAPAW |
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dc.subject |
Occupational performance |
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dc.subject |
Participation |
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dc.subject |
Assistive technology |
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dc.title |
Comparing satisfaction with occupational performance using a pushrim-activated power-assisted wheelchair and a power wheelchair among task-specific power wheelchair users |
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dc.type |
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
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dc.type |
info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis |
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dc.degree.discipline |
Medical Rehabilitation |
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dc.contributor.examiningcommittee |
Quanbury, Arthur (Occupational Therapy)
Ripat, Jacqueline (Occupational Therapy)
Cooper, Juliette (Occupational Therapy)
McIlraith, Audrey (Family Services & Housing, Government of Manitoba) |
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dc.degree.level |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
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dc.description.note |
October 2006 |
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