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Understanding the task demands for powered wheelchair driving: a think-aloud task analysis.

Emma M SmithWilliam Ben MortensonAlex MihailidisWilliam Cameron Miller
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology (2020)
Powered wheelchair use is complex and requires a variety of skills and abilities from all areas of human functioning, in addition to a wide range of knowledge. Training programmes should address a range of areas of skill development.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPowered wheelchair use is a complex skill; training should develop skills from all.Domains of the ICF, including mental and physical functions.A range of knowledge is used while operating a powered wheelchair; training programs.Should include the development and application of necessary knowledge.Clinicians may consider a range of factors when assessing suitability for powered.Wheelchair user, however should acknowledge that while the range of skills idenotified.May be useful, they may not be critical for success in powered wheelchair use.
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