Abstract
To improve the powered wheelchair service offered to patients with a spinal cord injury, the occupational therapy staff at the National Spinal Injuries Centre conducted a literature review, carried out a survey of current powered wheelchair users and arranged demonstrations of the majority of powered wheelchairs available in the United Kingdom. The information gathered from this enabled the therapists to update their knowledge, and provided them with material to run a powered wheelchair assessment clinic where each patient can receive objective and informed guidance on which wheelchairs are most suitable for his/her needs. To assist patients further with their decision, they were able to try a variety of powered wheelchairs and options for an extended period of time.
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