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The aim of this study was to critically synthesize qualitative evidence
regarding the child and family experience of power mobility, and to examine how
this evidence fits with current theoretical concepts.
METHOD: Electronic
database/hand searches were undertaken in September 2012 and updated in February
2014. The searches were restricted to qualitative studies published in English
before February 2014 that included at least one child under the age of 19 with a
disability and described an outcome related to the use of power mobility.
Inclusion criteria were set a priori. Two reviewers independently screened
titles, abstracts, and full-text articles and extracted data. McMaster
qualitative review forms were used for quality appraisal.
RESULTS: Of 259 titles,
21 met inclusion criteria. From 143 codes, 15 second-order themes were developed
using constant comparison and analysis. Three overarching themes emerged: power
mobility experience promotes developmental change and independent mobility; power
mobility enhances social relationships and engagement in meaningful life
experiences; and power mobility access and use is influenced by factors in the
physical, social, and attitudinal environment. INTERPRETATION:
This qualitative
research provides rich and rigorous evidence supporting the benefits of power
mobility for children and families. Numerous factors, which warrant careful
consideration, influence power mobility access and use.
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