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References to Support Wheelchair Prescription


SEAT ELEVATORS

Arva, J., Schmeler M.R., Lange, M., Lipka, D. (2009). RESNA Position on the Application of Seat-Elevating Devices for Wheelchair Users. Assistive Technology: The Official Journal of RESNA, 21(2): 69 - 72.

This document, approved by the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Board of Directors shares typical clinical applications and provides evidence from the literature (up to 2004) supporting the use of seat-elevating devices for wheelchair users. Click here to access the paper and full list of references: http://www.rstce.pitt.edu/RSTCE_Resources/RSTCE_Resources.html 

Sebring-Cale, N. J. (2008). Accessibility issues with long-term disabilities. Neurological Research 30: 437-440.

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TILT IN SPACE, BACK RECLINE, & ELEVATING LEGRESTS

Dicianno, B. E., Arva, J., Lieberman, J.M., Schmeler, M.R., Souza, A., Phillips, K., Lange, M., Cooper, R., Davis, K. and Betz, K.L. (2008) RESNA Position on the Application of Tilt, Recline, and Elevating Legrests for Wheelchairs. Assistive Technology: The Official Journal of RESNA, 21(1), 13 – 22.

This document, approved by the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Board of Directors describes typical clinical applications and provides evidence from the literature (up to 2007) supporting the application of tilt, recline, and elevating legrests for wheelchairs. Click here to access the paper and full list of references: http://www.rstce.pitt.edu/RSTCE_Resources/RSTCE_Resources.html

Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment following spinal cord injury: a clinical practice guideline for health care professionals. (2000). Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines.  Downloadable from the PVA.

Davies, A., De Souza, L. H., & Frank, A. O. (2003). Changes in the quality of life in severely disabled people following provision of powered indoor/outdoor chairs. Disabil Rehabil, 25(6), 286-290.

Dicianno, B. E., & Tovey, E. (2007). Power Mobility Device Provision: Understanding Medicare Guidelines and Advocating for Clients. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 88(6), 807-816.

Sprigle, S. & Sposato, B. Physioloigic effects and design considerations of tilt-and-recline wheelchairs. (1997) Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America, 6: 99-121.

Trefler, E., Fitzgerald, S. G., Hobson, D. A., Bursick, T., & Joseph, R. (2004). Outcomes of wheelchair systems intervention with residents of long-term care facilities. Assistive Technology, 16(1), 18-27.


Ding, D., Leister, E., Cooper R.A., Cooper, R., Kelleher, A., Fitzgerald, S. G., and Boninger, M. L. (2008). Usage of tilt-in-space, recline, and elevation seating functions in natural environment of wheelchair users. J Rehabil Res Dev 45(7): 973-83.

Sprigle, S., Maurer, C., & Sorenblum, S. E. (2010). Load redistribution in variable position wheelchairs in people with spinal cord injury. J Spinal Cord Med 33(1): 58-64.

Dewey, A. Rice-Oxley, M., Dean T. (2004). A Qualitative Study Comparing the Experiences of Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair Use and Conventional Wheelchair Use by Clients Severely Disabled with Multiple Sclerosis. The British Journal of Occupational Therapy 67: 65-74.

Michael, S. M., D. Porter, et al. (2007). Tilted seat position for non-ambulant individuals with neurological and neuromuscular impairment: a systematic review. Clin Rehabil 21(12): 1063-74.

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ULTRALIGHTWEIGHT MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS

Boninger ML, Waters R.L., Chase T., Dijkers M.P.J.M., Gellman H., Gironda R.J., Goldstein B., Johnson-Taylor S., Koontz A. and McDowell S. (2005) Preservation of upper limb function following spinal cord injury: a clinical practice guideline for healthcare professionals. Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine. Downloadable from the PVA.

This document contains a comprehensive set of evidence-based and expert panel reviewed recommendations concerning ultralight wheelchairs with literature references available in 2004.

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AMBULATION VERSUS WHEELED MOBILITY

Bernardi, M., Canale, I., Castellano, V., Di Filippo, L., Felici, F., & Marchetti, M. (1995). The efficiency of walking of paraplegic patients using a reciprocating gait orthosis. Paraplegia, 33(7), 409-415.

Bottos, M., C. Bolcati, et al. (2001). Powered wheelchairs and independence in young children with tetraplegia. Dev Med Child Neurol 43(11): 769-77.

Breed, A. L., & Ibler, I. (1982). The motorized wheelchair: new freedom, new responsibility and new problems. Dev Med Child Neurol, 24(3), 366-371.

Buning, M. E., Angelo, J. A., & Schmeler, M. R. (2001). Occupational performance and the transition to powered mobility: a pilot study. Am J Occup Ther, 55(3), 339-344.

Butler, C. (1986). Effects of powered mobility on self-initiated behaviors of very young children with locomotor disability. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 28(3), 325-332.

Butler, C., Okamoto, G. A., & McKay, T. M. (1983). Powered mobility for very young disabled children. Dev Med Child Neurol, 25(4), 472-474.

Butler, C., Okamoto, G. A., & McKay, T. M. (1984). Motorized wheelchair driving by disabled children. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 65(2), 95-97.

Chase, J., & Bailey, D. M. (1990). Evaluating the potential for powered mobility. Am J Occup Ther, 44(12), 1125-1129.

Chiulli, C., Corradi-Scalise, D., & Donatelli-Schultheiss, L. (1988). Powered mobility vehicles as aids in independent locomotion for young children. Suggestion from the field. Phys Ther, 68(6), 997-999.

Cooper, D. M., Weiler-Ravell, D., Whipp, B. J., & Wasserman, K. (1984). Growth-related changes in oxygen uptake and heart rate during progressive exercise in children. Pediatr Res, 18(9), 845-851.

Deitz, J., Swinth, Y., & White, O. (2002). Powered mobility and preschoolers with complex developmental delays. Am J Occup Ther, 56(1), 86-96.

Douglas, J., & Ryan, M. (1987). A preschool severely disabled boy and his powered wheelchair: a case study. Child Care Health Dev, 13(5), 303-309.

Duffy, C. M., Hill, A. E., Cosgrove, A. P., Corry, I. S., & Graham, H. K. (1996). Energy consumption in children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy: a comparative study. Dev Med Child Neurol, 38(3), 238-243.

Evans, E. P., & Tew, B. (1981). The energy expenditure of spina bifida children during walking and wheelchair ambulation. Z Kinderchir, 34(4), 425-427.

Evans, R. (2000). The effect of electrically powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs on occupation: a study of users' views. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63(11), 547-553.

Fehr, L., Langbein, W. E., & Skaar, S. B. (2000). Adequacy of power wheelchair control interfaces for persons with severe disabilities: a clinical survey. J Rehabil Res Dev, 37(3), 353-360.

Findley, T. W., & Agre, J. C. (1988). Ambulation in the adolescent with spina bifida. II. Oxygen cost of mobility. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 69(10), 855-861.

Grimby, G. (1983). On the energy cost of achieving mobility. Scand J Rehabil Med Suppl, 9, 49-54.

Hash, D. (1978). Energetics of wheelchair propulsion and walking in stroke patients. Orthop Clin North Am, 9(2), 372-374.

Luna-Reyes, O. B., Reyes, T. M., So, F. Y., Matti, B. M., & Lardizabal, A. A. (1988). Energy cost of ambulation in healthy and disabled Filipino children. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 69(11), 946-949.

Miles-Tapping, C. (1996). Power wheelchairs and independent lifestyles. Canadian Journal of Rehabilitation, 10(2), 137-145.

Miles-Tapping, C., & MacDonald, L. (1994). Lifestyle implications of power mobility. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 12(4), 31-49.

Nene, A. V., Evans, G. A., & Patrick, J. H. (1993). Simultaneous multiple operations for spastic diplegia. Outcome and functional assessment of walking in 18 patients. J Bone Joint Surg Br, 75(3), 488-494.

Robinson, A., & Anderson, L. (1989). Use of the wheelchair in encouraging mobility. Oncol Nurs Forum, 16(1), 106.

Rose, J., Gamble, J. G., Burgos, A., Medeiros, J., & Haskell, W. L. (1990). Energy expenditure index of walking for normal children and for children with cerebral palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol, 32(4), 333-340.

Tefft, D., Guerette, P., & Furumasu, J. (1999). Cognitive predictors of young children's readiness for powered mobility. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 41(10), 665-670.

Warren, C. G. (1990). Powered mobility and its implications. J Rehabil Res Dev Clin Suppl(2), 74-85.

Waters, R. L., Hislop, H. J., Perry, J., Thomas, L., & Campbell, J. (1983). Comparative cost of walking in young and old adults. J Orthop Res, 1(1), 73-76.

Waters, R. L., Hislop, H. J., Thomas, L., & Campbell, J. (1983). Energy cost of walking in normal children and teenagers. Dev Med Child Neurol, 25(2), 184-188.

Waters, R. L., & Mulroy, S. (1999). The energy expenditure of normal and pathologic gait. Gait Posture, 9(3), 207-231.

Wiart, L., & Darrah, J. (2002). Changing philosophical perspectives on the management of children with physical disabilities--their effect on the use of powered mobility. Disability & Rehabilitation, 24(9), 492-498.

Williams, L. O., Anderson, A. D., Campbell, J., Thomas, L., Feiwell, E., & Walker, J. M. (1983). Energy cost of walking and of wheelchair propulsion by children with myelodysplasia: comparison with normal children. Dev Med Child Neurol, 25(5), 617-624.

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PASSIVE STANDING – FUNCTION & PHYSIOLOGY

Arva, J., Paleg, G., Lange, M., Lieberman, J., Schmeler, M., Dicianno, B., Babinec, M. (2009). RESNA Position on the Application of Wheelchair Standing Devices. Assistive Technology: The Official Journal of RESNA 21(3): 161 - 168.

This document, approved by the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Board of Directors shares typical clinical applications and provides evidence from the literature (up to 2004) supporting the use of wheelchair standers.

Walter JS. Sola PG. Sacks J. Lucero Y. Langbein E. Weaver F. Indications for a home standing program for individuals with spinal cord injury. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. 22(3):152-8, 1999 Fall.

Shields, R. K. and S. Dudley-Javoroski (2005). Monitoring standing wheelchair use after spinal cord injury: A case report. Disability & Rehabilitation 27(3): 142 - 146.

Kreutz, D. (2000). Standing Frames and Standing Wheelchairs: Implications for Standing. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation 5(4): 24-28.

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POWER ASSIST and GEARED WHEELS

Levy CE, Buman MP, Chow JW, Tillman MD, Fournier KA, Giacobbi P Jr. (2010) Use of power assist wheels results in increased distance traveled compared with conventional manual wheeling. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. Aug;89(8):625-34.

Nash MS, Koppens D, van Haaren M, Sherman AL, Lippiatt JP, Lewis JE. (2008) Power-assisted wheels ease energy costs and perceptual responses to wheelchair propulsion in persons with shoulder pain and spinal cord injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. Nov;89(11):2080-5.

Levy CE et al. (2004) Variable-ratio pushrim-activated power-assist wheelchair eases wheeling over a variety of terrains for elders. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 85:104-12.

Giacobbi PR, Jr, Levy CE, Dietrich FD, Winkler SH, Tillman MD, Chow JW (2010) Wheelchair users’ perceptions of and experiences with power assist wheels. Am J Phys Med Rehabil;89:225–234.

Karmarkar A, Cooper RA, Liu HY, Connor S, Puhlman J, (2008) Evaluation of Pushrim-Activated Power Assisted Wheelchairs (PAPAW) Using ANSI/RESNA Standards, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 89(6), pp. 1191-1198.

Ding D, Souza A, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RM, Kelleher AR, Boninger ML, Preliminary Study on the Impact of Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchairs Among Individuals with Tetraplegia, American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, pp. 821-829, Vol. 87, No. 10, October 2008.

Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper RM, Boninger ML, (2005) Effect of a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair on the Functional Capabilities of Persons with Tetraplegia, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 86(3), pp. 380-386.

Algood SD, Cooper RA, Fitzgerald SG, Cooper R, Boninger ML, (2004) Impact of Pushrim-Activated Power-Assisted Wheelchair on the Metabolic Demands, Stroke Frequency, and Range of Motion Among Subjects with Tetraplegia, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Model Systems Issue), Vol. 85, No. 11, pp. 1865-1871.

Corfman TA, Cooper RA, Boninger ML, Koontz AM, Fitzgerald SG, (2003) Range of Motion and Stroke Frequency Differences Between Manual Wheelchair Propulsion and Pushrim Activated Power Assisted Wheelchair Propulsion, Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, Vol. 26, No. 2.

Fitzgerald SG, Arva J, Cooper RA, Dvorznak MJ, Spaeth DM, Boninger ML, (2003) A Pilot Study on Community Usage of a Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchair, Assistive Technology Journal, Vol. 15.2, pp. 113-119.

Cooper RA, Corfman TA, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Spaeth DM, Ammer W, Arva J, (2002) Performance Assessment of a Pushrim Activated Power Assisted Wheelchair Control System, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp.121-126.

Cooper, R. A., Fitzgerald, S.G., Boninger, M.L., Prins, K., Rentschler, A.J., Arva, J., and O’Connor T.J. (2001). Evaluation of a pushrim-activated, power-assisted wheelchair. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 82(5): 702-708.

Arva, J., Fitzgerald, S.G., Cooper, R.A., and Boninger, M.L. (2001). Mechanical efficiency and user power requirement with a pushrim activated power assisted wheelchair. Medical Engineering & Physics 23(10): 699-705.

Howarth, S.J., Pronovost, L.M., Polgar, J.M., Dickerson, C.R., Callaghan, J.P. (2010) Use of a geared wheelchair wheel to reduce propulsive muscular demand during ramp ascent: analysis of muscle activation and kinematics. Clinical Biomechanics 25(1): 21-8.

Finley MA, Rodgers MM. (2007) Effect of 2-speed geared manual wheelchair propulsion on shoulder pain and function. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 88:1622-7.

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