Article

The aim was to explore the effect of using a powered mobility device
(PMD) on older peoples' activity, participation and quality of life (QoL).
METHOD: A pre- and post-intervention design with outcome measures for activity,
participation (Individually Prioritized Problem Assessment, IPPA; World Health
Organization Disability Assessment Schedule, WHODAS 2.0) and QoL (SF-36) were
used. T-test was used to analyse the data. The magnitude of the effects was
measured by Cohen's criteria for effect sizes (d).
RESULTS: The sample consisted
of 45 individuals (36 men) aged 66-88 years referred for prescription of a PMD.
All were prescribed a powered scooter (PS). A statistically significant
improvement with a large effect on IPPA in the ICF domains of Self-care (d =
2.47), Domestic life (d = 2.40), Interpersonal interactions and relationships (d
= 2.08), and Community, social, and civic life (d = 2.36) was found. Medium-sized
improvement on the WHODAS 2.0 domain of Participation and small improvements in
the SF-36 domains of Physical Health and Role-Physical were also found.
CONCLUSION: A PS has significant effects on the areas of activity, participation
and QoL in elderly people. These findings have implications for prescriptions of
a PS to this population. Implications for Rehabilitation Powered scooter
interventions increased the performance of activities and increased participation
in elderly people with mobility limitations. Actions from several parts of the
community are required to prevent from mishaps from using powered scooters. The
Individually Prioritized Problem Assessment is an adequate method to measure goal
attainment in elderly users of powered scooters.

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