Journal article
The meaning ascribed to wheeled mobility devices by individuals who use wheelchairs and scooters: a metasynthesis
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Vol.13(3), pp.253-262
2018
Abstract
Purpose: To synthesize qualitative study findings on the meaning ascribed to wheelchairs and wheeled mobility devices (WMD) by WMD users. Method: Bibliographic databases were systematically searched up to January 2015 to identify relevant papers. Reviewers selected studies, assessed methodological quality and thematically synthesized findings using a metasynthesis process described by Thomas and Harden (2008). Results: Twenty articles were included. Four descriptive themes emerged: physical environment interaction; sociocultural experiences; participation in activities and occupations; and WMD-self relationship. WMD use was found to be a complex experience that can fluctuate through interaction with aspects of the environment and opportunities for participation. The analytic theme, dynamic duality of WMD experience, addressed the simultaneous enabling and disabling aspects of WMD use. Conclusions: Metasyntheses enable researchers to gain a deeper understanding of issues by examining findings across studies. Findings of this study provide a framework for understanding the complexity of WMD use. The framework has practical applications for clinicians and users of WMD in understanding the experience of WMD to be neither singular nor static.
Details
- Title
- The meaning ascribed to wheeled mobility devices by individuals who use wheelchairs and scooters: a metasynthesis
- Authors
- Jacquie Ripat (Author) - University of Manitoba, CanadaMichele Verdonck (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringRoger J Carter (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
- Publication details
- Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, Vol.13(3), pp.253-262
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc.
- Date published
- 2018
- DOI
- 10.1080/17483107.2017.1306594
- ISSN
- 1748-3107; 1748-3107
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2018 Taylor & Francis Inc. Reproduced with permission. This is an electronic version of an article published in Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 13:3. 253-262. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology is available online at: www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/17483107.2017.1306594.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; Library Services; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451183102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
- Research Statement
- false
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