Module 5 - Evaluation of Seating and Wheeled Mobility Systems
Evaluation of powered mobility
- Product: make, model and code
- Size: see sample form for specifications of seating and powered wheelchair
- Age of the wheelchair
- Condition
- A service record can assist in determining issues with the power base
- Distinguish the wear and tear issues of the seating system from the power base
- Features/specifications: see Module 10 for more details
- Drive type: Front, mid or rear wheel drive
- Motors: 2/4 poles, gearless, brushless
- Maximum speed and torque options
- Battery: size
- Electronics: eg Dynamics, Penny and Giles, Invacare Mk series and ASL electronics, Quantum Rehab Q-Logic, Quickie® iQ™ Electronics
- Input devices: joystick, sip-n-puff, chin control, head arrays, mini/compact joystick - note mounting position and type
- Additional controller modules: switches, attendant control, display units, ECU
- Powered seating features: Standing, seat elevation, tilt in space, recline and elevating leg rests
- Manual seating features: foot elevation, recline
- Wheel capacity: bariatric and battery requirement
- Wheel and casters: diameter, width, profiles and tyre types
- Wheel lock and transport options
- See previous pages for seat, back support and postural support
Download the PWC Assessment Form
Download the PWC Assessment Form with prompts
Resources
- Douglas Hobson, Ph.D., RERC on Wheeled Mobility, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, "The Anatomy of a Powered Wheelchair"