The use of electric wheelchairs requires users to have sufficient vision, judgment and motor control capabilities to ensure safe operation. When determining the modification plan of the electric wheelchair, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the user’s own situation and characteristics, and adjust or improve certain parts of the wheelchair in combination with the use environment. On the premise of giving users safety and comfort, the convenience of their use should also be considered. When modifying an electric wheelchair, refer to the modification principles of a manual wheelchair. It should be emphasized here that electric wheelchairs are mainly suitable for users who cannot or are not allowed to use manual wheelchairs. Whenever possible, use manual wheelchairs.
Basic information of the user:
The general situation of the user, including the user’s age, height, weight, degree of physical impairment, individual needs, living conditions and use environment, etc.
Requirements for the use of electric wheelchairs:The seat of the electric wheelchair should be made of fabrics that are easy to clean and prevent the penetration of sweat.
When the user sits on the electric wheelchair and the center of gravity of the body is far away from the axis of the drive wheel, although the electric wheelchair has a large mass and there is no danger of backward tilt, it will be very difficult to operate the drive, so the drive wheel can be selected. For a wheelchair with adjustable front and rear positions, the distance can be properly adjusted, which not only ensures the stability of the center of gravity of the wheelchair but also enables the user to operate freely.
Electric wheelchair manufacturers: What are the needs of electric wheelchairs?
For young people, sports enthusiasts, and the elderly with better overall mobility, it is necessary to consider providing them with a light and easy-to-operate electric wheelchair when conditions permit.
The operation of electric wheelchair requires certain cognitive ability, and it is not suitable for people with intellectual disabilities. Therefore, the main objects of use are those who have normal intelligence after disability, but who have lost the ability to walk and need moving means.
Personalized needs:
Electric wheelchairs are easy to operate and move freely, and have great advantages compared with manual wheelchairs. However, due to their high price and large self-weight, the selection of electric wheelchairs should be based on the actual needs of users, use locations and economic capabilities. Comprehensive, Comprehensive analytical evaluation.
Double electric wheelchair:
If the user has the ability and interest to travel frequently, choose a wheelchair with removable drive wheels, and then configure a pair of spare small rollers. When the user takes an airplane or a train, the service staff can push the wheelchair through the narrow aisle simply by replacing the driving wheel with a small roller.
Post time: Nov-15-2022