@article{ref1,
title="Perceptions of power mobility use and safety within residential facilities",
journal="Canadian journal of occupational therapy",
year="2005",
author="Mortenson, W. Ben and Miller, William C. and Boily, Jeanette and Steele, Barbara and Odell, Leslie and Crawford, Erin M. and Desharnais, Guylaine",
volume="72",
number="3",
pages="142-152",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Power wheelchairs enhance quality of life by enabling occupation, improving self-esteem and facilitating social interaction. Despite these benefits, the risks associated with power mobility use raise serious concerns in residential facilities. PURPOSE: As there is no gold standard to assess when a client is unsafe, a two-phase study was conducted to develop client-centred guidelines for power mobility use. METHOD: In the first phase of the study, presented here, 18 in-depth, qualitative interviews were conducted with a variety of stakeholders, including power mobility users, other residents, staff and family members. RESULTS: A thematic analysis of the interviews revealed four main themes: 1) the meaning of power mobility, 2) learning the rules of the road, 3) red flags: concerns about safety, and 4) solutions. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Given the importance of power mobility, safety measures need to address issues of mobility and safety for power mobility drivers and those around them.",
language="",
issn="0008-4174",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}