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A clinical guide to:

Quality of Life and Independence

Requiring a wheelchair for mobility can come with its challenges. Physical environments need to be accessible; the community culture needs to be understanding of disability, and people who use wheelchairs for mobility still do not have full inclusion when it comes to activity participation.

These limiting factors can have a negative impact on

quality of life and independence.

Clinical Recommendations

Provision of wheeled mobility has been found to improve quality of life.
Davies et al. 2003

Increasing the number of accessible environments and reducing pain might contribute to improved quality of life and independence.
Flemmer et al. 2016

Power Assist Devices

Using a Power Assist Device can increase independence.

  • The use of a PAD can increase one’s independence
    Ding et al. 2009; Giacobbi et al. 2010; Giesbrecht et al. 2011; Khalili et al. 2021

User Benefits

Use of PAD can increase the user's independence and social participation and therefore quality of life.

1. Increased independence

“My wife doesn’t have to worry about me falling, I can manage by getting my wheelchair and [rear PAD] so I don’t need help and assistance.”
– PAD user Michael on how his independence is impacted

2. Improved ability to socialise

  • 44% of PAD users surveyed said their PAD had an extremely positive impact on their ability to socialise
  • 22% said it had a somewhat positive impact

3. Improved ability to socialise

“The device draws positive attention… I am no longer considered as a disabled individual but as an active and able person.”
– PAD user H.D. on how power assist changed his mobility and impacted his quality of life

Mototronik

Front Mounted Power Assist Device

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SmartDrive MX2+

Rear Mounted Power Assist Device

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Permobil – Innovating for Individuals

We’re passionate about changing lives and enabling independence through innovation.

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