What is Wheelchair (powered)?
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TYPES:Generic: Wheelchair (powered)Brand:
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.
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How do members experience Wheelchair (powered)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improve mobility | 299 | 98 | |
| Fatigue | 138 | 35 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 71 | 17 | |
| Walking problems | 63 | 9 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 47 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 3 | |
| Uncomfortable | 3 | |
| Soreness if too firm | 2 | |
| Atrophy of muscles | 1 | |
| Constant tiredness | 1 | |
| Diabetes type 2 | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 | |
| Moderate | 12 | |
| Mild | 23 | |
| None | 142 |
Member evaluations
Gudjon
evaluated on Aug 15, 2022
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: Major
- Side effects: None
SmoothS
evaluated on Sep 15, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for balance problems: Major
- Side effects: None
Navy Nurse
evaluated on Aug 30, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: Major
- Side effects: None
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