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Power Mobility and Safety Concerns Power mobility allows individuals who are in long-term care to take part in their everyday activities and leisure pursuits. However, the devices could also pose safety risks that must be addressed. The majority of participants opt to adopt a teleological view and give all residents the opportunity to test devices, not to exclude those with specific diagnosis which could be considered a prejudicial risk management. Mobility A power mobility device allows people with limited ability to move around their home or community and take part in daily activities that are otherwise not accessible to them. These devices could pose a risk not only to the person using them, but also to other people who are in their the space. Occupational therapists must carefully assess each client's safety needs to make the best recommendations regarding powered mobility. In an exploratory study (von Zweck, 1999), OTs from three residential care facilities within the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority conducted qualitative interviews with residents about their power mobility use. The objective was to establish a framework that could allow for a client-centered power movement prescription. The findings revealed four main themes: (1) power mobility meaning, (2) learning road rules, (3) red flags – safety concerns and (4) solutions. Power mobility can boost the quality of life of people with limited mobility. This is due to the fact that it allows them to take part in everyday activities at home and within the community. Self-care, active and recreational activities are essential to the physical and mental health of people who are older. For many who suffer from advanced illnesses, power mobility allows them to take part in these essential activities. Participants found it unacceptable to take away a wheelchair in order to alter their life's story and progression, and prevent them from doing the same things that they did before their disease worsened. This was especially applicable to those in the Facility 1 who were only allowed to use their power chairs for a brief period and were now reliant on others to push them. Another possible solution is to limit the speed at which some residents drove their chairs, however this raised a number of issues such as privacy issues and the impact on other residents in the community. The most drastic solution to safety concerns was to get rid of the wheelchair from a resident's. Safety Power mobility allows disabled people to move more freely, participate in a wider range of activities and run errands. However, with increased mobility comes a higher risk of accidents. For some, these incidents can cause serious injuries to themselves and others. It is crucial to consider the safety of your clients before recommending power mobility. First consider determining if your client is able to safely operate their scooter or power chair. This could involve a physical assessment by a physician or occupational therapist, or a mobility specialist, depending on the nature of your client's disability as well as their current health. In certain situations your client may require an automobile lift to be capable of loading and unloading the mobility device at workplace, home, or community. Another aspect of safety is knowing the rules of the road. This includes sharing space, with other pedestrians, wheelchair users and the drivers of buses or cars. A majority of the participants have mentioned this issue. For some, this meant learning to drive their wheelchairs on sidewalks instead of driving through crowded areas or over curbs (unless specifically designed to do so). Others drove more slowly and looked out for pedestrians in a crowd. The most popular and least desired option, which was to remove the wheelchair of a person was seen as a double-punishment: losing independence in mobility and preventing the person from participating in activities with the community or at facilities. Diane and Harriet among others were among those who had their chairs removed. Other solutions that were suggested by participants included educating residents staff, family members and other residents on the safe operation of power mobility. This could include teaching the basics of driving (such as which side to walk on in a hallway) as well as encouraging residents to practice driving skills while outside and assisting them to be aware of how their actions affect other people's mobility. Follow-Up A child's ability and willingness to be a part of the world can be profoundly affected by a power mobility device. There isn't much research into the experiences children experience when they learn to make use of these devices. This study uses the pre-post method to investigate the impact of six months' experience with one of four early power mobility devices on a group of school-aged children with severe cerebral palsy (CP). We conducted qualitative interviews with 15 parents, as well as occupational and physical therapists who work with children. Thematic analysis identified three main themes. The first, 'Power and mobility,' explained the ways in which a powered device changed more than just motor skills. The experience of learning to drive a powered mobility device is often an emotional and transformative one. The second theme, 'There's not a cookbook,' revealed that the process of learning how to use the power mobility device was a bespoke process that evolved over time in a cycle. The therapists were asked to determine what was realistic based on each child's abilities and requirements. Through the training and post-training phases, therapists were required to have patience with parents and children. Therapists and parents alike spoke of the need to assist families celebrate their accomplishments and resolve issues that arise from the process of training. green power scooters , “Shared space”, explored how the use an electric device can affect other people's lives and interactions. The majority of participants in this study believed that people should be mindful when using a device that is powered by electricity. This is especially important when driving in public spaces. Participants also mentioned that they've witnessed situations in which property belonging to someone else was damaged due to the use a power mobility device or an individual had suffered injuries from a driver who didn't yield the right of way. Overall, the results of this study suggest that short-term socialization and power mobility training appears feasible for preschoolers with CP in certain classroom settings. Future research should continue to examine the effectiveness of training and outcomes for this type of intervention for children with CP. This could result in the development of more standard training protocols for this group.