Nov 1998 Rev 2
Section 2 Index
MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS
GENERAL GUIDE AND SAFETY INFORMATION
THIS INFORMATION IS APPLICABLE TO ALL MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS
IT SHOULD BE READ BY BOTH OCCUPANTS AND CARERS WITH ALL OTHER
INFORMATION SUPPLIED BEFORE ANYONE ATTEMPTS TO USE THE CHAIR
THE PURPOSE OF A WHEELCHAIR IS TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY FOR
PEOPLE WHO CANNOT, OR FIND IT DIFFICULT TO WALK.
Factors considered in selecting a wheelchair apply to both occupants and carers
and include:
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method of propulsion
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seating position
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occupant size and weight
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physical ability of occupant and carer ( where applicable )
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ease of use
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environment
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safety
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degree of independence
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transportation
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costs
Clinical Assessment teams have a responsibility to provide the wheelchair
occupant and carer, where applicable, with a means of acheiving effective
mobility, bearing in mind all the above considerations.
There are many different types and variations of wheelchairs available today. It
may not be possible to satisfy all requirements and environments with one chair
for every need of the occupant (and carer) for home, travel or work.
HenryCare Wheel Chair Instructions
Source-remobility.net
