@article{ref1,
title="Stakeholder perspectives of pediatric powered wheelchair standing devices: a qualitative study",
journal="Developmental medicine and child neurology",
year="2021",
author="Kenyon, Lisa K. and Harrison, Kelsey L. and Huettner, Megan K. and Johnson, Sarah B. and Miller, William C.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="AIM: To explore and describe the experiences and perspectives of various stakeholders regarding the use of powered wheelchair standing devices (PWSDs). <br><br>METHOD: The purposive sample included: children aged 6 to 18 years who used a PWSD (n=8; diagnoses: cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida, spinal cord injury), parents of children 18 years of age or younger who used a PWSD (n=12), rehabilitation professionals working with children who used a PWSD (n=12), and professionals working at companies manufacturing PWSDs (n=3). Data were gathered via face-to-face interviews conducted either in person or via Zoom(®) and analyzed using the constant comparative method. <br><br>RESULTS: Three main themes emerged in the data: (1) 'Stand-on-demand' revealed how participants perceived PWSDs as allowing children to stand whenever and wherever they wanted, thereby increasing participation; (2) 'It's more than weight-bearing' uncovered participants' perceptions of psychological and physical benefits from PWSD use; and (3) 'Ecosystems influencing PWSD acquisition and use' revealed child- and non-child-related factors perceived as influencing children's procurement and use of a PWSD. <br><br>INTERPRETATION: Use of a PWSD was perceived as providing a unique opportunity for children to stand whenever and wherever they desired. <br><br>FINDINGS suggest the possible transdiagnostic application of PWSDs.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0012-1622",
doi="10.1111/dmcn.14842",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.14842"
}