What is Wheelchair (manual)?
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A manual wheelchair typically has handrails on the wheels to allow the user to propel themselves; there may also be handles at the rear to let another person push them. Wheelchairs are used by some people only when going outdoors to reduce the risk of falls.
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How do members experience Wheelchair (manual)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improve mobility | 243 | 99 | |
| Weakness in leg(s) | 194 | 62 | |
| Fatigue | 167 | 51 | |
| Balance problems | 44 | 9 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 41 | 5 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Embarrassment | 3 | |
| Pain | 3 | |
| Weakness in arm(s) | 3 | |
| Anger | 2 | |
| Blisters on hands | 2 | |
| Bruising | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 9 | |
| Moderate | 12 | |
| Mild | 32 | |
| None | 178 |
Member evaluations
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slowrambler
evaluated on Jan 19, 2019
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
rose5
evaluated on Jun 12, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: None
- Side effects: None
rose5
evaluated on May 26, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: None
- Side effects: Severe
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