Training of the manual wheelchair skill: an integrating literature review

• Published in: Cadernos de Terapia Ocupacional da UFSCar Vol. 28; no. 2; pp. 661 - 681
• Main Authors: Caro, Caminha, da Cruz, Daniel Marinho Cezar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: São Carlos Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCar), Department of Occupational Therapy 01.01.2020
• Subjects: Adaptive technology; Caregivers; Handicapped assistance devices; Mobility; Occupational therapy; People with disabilities; Rehabilitation; Skill development; Skills; Wheelchairs
• ISSN: 0104-4931; 2238-2860
• DOI: 10.4322/2526-8910.ctoAR1863

A close relationship with feelings of isolation, stress and low self-esteem (Simpson et al., 2008) is also reported. [...]reducing participation and decreasing social connection may bring reflections in everyday life by (Finlayson & Van Denend, 2003). According to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities approved by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006, it is the duty of the State to adopt effective measures to ensure the mobility of persons with disabilities in order to promote the greatest independence (Brasil, 2013). The lack of specific training can also generate an aggravation of physical conditions and worsen autonomy and independence (Franchi et al., 2017) or even the resource abandonment (Costa et al., 2015). [...]for an effective use of this resource, the user needs to have a variety of skills (Kilkens et al., 2003). According to the WHO, training aims to allow users the greatest possible benefit with their wheelchairs, thus expecting that the resource dispensation service offers training to users and caregivers on how to maintain it and use it effectively (Organizaçâo Mundial da Saude, 2008).