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Power Mobility and Safety Concerns Power mobility allows individuals who are in long-term care to take part in their everyday activities and leisure activities. However, the devices could also pose safety risks that need to be addressed. Rather than exclude residents who have certain diagnoses from power mobility option, which may be considered risk management that is prejudicial, the majority of participants opted to adopt an approach based on teleology and allow all residents to try out the power mobility device. Mobility A power mobility device provides a way for people with limited mobility to move about their home or community, and also to take part in daily activities that they might not otherwise be able to perform. However, these devices could also pose a risk for the person who uses them, and also to other people who are in their space. Occupational therapists must be aware of the safety needs of each client before making recommendations about powered mobility. In an exploratory study conducted by OTs in three residential care facilities of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, qualitative interviews were conducted with residents to assess their use of power mobility. The aim was to create a framework for client-centred power mobility prescribing. The findings revealed four main themes: (1) power mobility meaning, (2) learning road rules, (3) red flags security concerns, and (4) solutions. Power mobility can dramatically improve the quality of life for people who have limited mobility, permitting them to take part in a variety of daily life activities, at home as well as in the community (Brandt, 2001; Evans, 2000). Participation in self-care, productive and leisure occupations is crucial for physical and mental health of older adults, and for those with progressive diseases power mobility is the opportunity to keep participating in these important activities. Participants found it unacceptable to remove a wheelchair from a resident's home because it would alter their life's narrative and direction and stop them from performing the same things they had prior to their illness advanced. This was particularly relevant for those in the Facility 1 who had only been in a position to use their power chair for a short time and were now reliant on others to push them. Another option is to reduce the speed that some residents drive their chairs. However it could create a number issues such as privacy and the impact on the rest of the community. The most drastic solution to security concerns was to take away the wheelchair from a resident's. green power allows people with disabilities to move more freely and participate in a greater variety of activities, and even run around. However, with increased freedom of movement comes a higher risk of accidents. For some, these incidents can cause serious injuries to themselves and others. It is essential to think about the safety of your clients prior to suggesting power mobility. The first step in determining safety is to determine whether your client is able to safely operate their power scooter or power chair. This could include a physical assessment by a physician or occupational therapist, or a mobility specialist, depending on the nature of your client's disability as well as their current health. In some cases your client will require a vehicle lift to be able to load and unload the mobility device at home, workplace or community. Knowing the rules of road safety is another aspect of safety. This includes sharing space with other pedestrians, other wheelchair users, and drivers of trucks, cars or buses. The majority of participants in the study discussed this topic. Some people learned to drive their wheelchairs on sidewalks instead of driving in crowded areas or on curbs (unless the wheelchair was specially designed for this). For others, it meant driving more cautiously in a noisy environment and watching out for pedestrians. The last and least popular option was to remove the chair of a person. This was viewed as a double punishment: losing independent mobility and preventing access to facility and community activities. Diane and Harriet among others were among the participants who were stripped of their chairs. The participants also suggested that residents, family members, and staff members be informed about the proper use of power mobility. This could include teaching basic driving skills (such as which side to walk on in a hallway) as well as encouraging residents to practice driving techniques when they go outside and assisting them to be aware of how their actions affect the mobility of others. Follow-Up A device that is powered by electricity can have a profound impact on a child's ability to function and be a part of life. There isn't much research on the experience that children go through when they first learn to utilize these devices. This study uses an approach that is pre-post to study the effects of six months' experience with one of the four early power mobility devices on a group of school-aged children with severe cerebral palsy (CP). Qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 parents as well as pediatric occupational and physical therapists. Thematic analysis revealed three key themes. The first, 'Power in Mobility explained the ways in which a powered device changed more than just a child's locomotor abilities. Learning to drive a power mobility device was often an emotional, transformative journey for the participants. The second theme 'There's no recipe book' showed that learning to make use of an equipment for mobility was a process that developed in a way that was cyclical over time. Therapists were charged with determining what was appropriate for each child's needs and abilities. In the post-training and training phases, therapists were also required to be patient with children and parents. A number of parents and therapists emphasized the need to assist families celebrate successes and problem-solve challenges associated with the process of training. The third theme, “Shared space”, looked at how the use of the power device can affect other people's interactions and lives. The majority of the participants in this study believed that people should always be considerate when using a power device. This is especially important when driving in public areas. Participants also mentioned that they've seen instances in which property belonging to someone else was damaged due to the use of a motorized device or an individual had suffered injuries from a driver who didn't yield the right of way. The results of this study suggest that socialization and power mobility training for preschoolers with CP can be conducted in specific classroom environments. Future research should continue to investigate the training and outcomes for this type of intervention in young children with CP. This could lead to more standardized training protocols for children who have CP.