Power Assist Add-ons for Older Adult Manual Wheelchair Users: A Scoping Review (Preprint)

Author:

Atoyebi Oladele,Wister Andrew,Mattie Johanne,Gutman Gloria,Chaudhury HabibORCID,Sparrey Carolyn,Jones O. Yvette,Mortenson W. Ben,O’Dea Eireann,Hosseini Sogol Haji,Borisoff JaimieORCID

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Manual wheelchairs promote independence among older adult users. However, the user’s level of disability, strength, stamina, and the environmental conditions with which the wheelchair is used may limit the functionality of manual wheelchairs and their impact on independence and active aging. The use of power assist add-ons may mitigate these limitations and allow an individual to age in place.

OBJECTIVE

We propose to conduct a scoping review of scientific and gray literature to examine the use of power assist add-ons by older adults who use manual wheelchairs, as well as their advantages, limitations, and potential benefits in promoting independence and active aging.

METHODS

The review will be guided by the PRISMA checklist extension for scoping reviews, and we will use the Arksey and O’Malley scoping review methodology. The literature search will employ a comprehensive approach and will be carried out in two phases: 1) a keyword and MeSH search of electronic databases, proceedings, as well as symposia for relevant titles/abstracts; and 2) a search of Google and Google Scholar.

RESULTS

Articles will be selected based on pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Dissemination will include peer-reviewed publications and conferences in rehabilitation- and/or gerontology-focused content areas.

CONCLUSIONS

The information obtained through this review could inform future research involving wheelchair producers, suppliers, and prescribers.

CLINICALTRIAL

Open Science Framework (OSF) registries (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/96H3P)

Publisher

JMIR Publications Inc.

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