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- 3. Problem Statement The purpose of this research is to measure the perceived functional mobility of power wheelchair users compared to manual wheelchair users when participating in the community.
- 4. Review of Literature Wheelchairs Manual Power Community Integration/Participation Psychosocial Impact Physical Impact Model/Theory HAAT OA Our Study
- 5. What are the effects of adaptive technology on community participation? Research Questions When comparing manual and power wheelchair users, who has a higher perceived functional mobility when participating in the community?
- 6. Methods: Hypotheses Manual wheelchair users have a higher perceived functional mobility when accessing the community when compared to power wheelchair users. Individuals with assistive technology have higher community participation as compared to individuals with the same diagnoses that do not have access to assistive technology.
- 7. Methods: Research Design Survey Design: Functional Mobility Assessment (FMA) Measures the perceived function performance when using a wheelchair Rating Scale: Respondents are asked a series of questions that correspond with the rating scale Completely Agree Mostly Agree Slightly Agree *Slightly Disagree *Mostly Disagree *Completely Disagree Does not apply
- 9. Methods: Participants Participants Ages: 18 - 76 Males and Females 3+ Months in Wheelchair Interest in Community Participation
- 10. Methods: General Procedures Recruit population Abilities Expo Sign Informed Consent Collect Data Administer FMA Process Data
- 11. Any Questions?
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