R3a. Effects of Specialized Wheelchair Technology on Activity & Participation
Project Director: Stephen Sprigle, Ph.D, PT
Co-Investigators: Chris Maurer, PT, ATP, Shepherd Center, Fran Harris, Ph.D
Clinical Partners: Augusta VAMC, Mary Free Bed Hospital & U. of Michigan Health Services
Timeframe: Years 1-3 (36 months)
Specific Aims:
Advances in wheelchair technology provide users with greater functional potential, including a potential increase in participation and
activity. In addition, some new technologies may offer medical or health benefits in comparison to traditional wheelchairs. However,
specialized wheelchair technology such as standing wheelchairs, tilt-in-space systems and power assist units are also more expensive,
making reimbursement problematic. The specific aims of this project are: 1) to quantify differences in participation and activity when
using each of the specialized technologies compared to traditional technology, 2) to determine if the use of each of the specialized
technologies results in medical or health benefits compared to traditional technology, and 3) to perform a economic evaluation of the
use of each specialized technology.
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