Chase J, Bailey D M
Therapeutic Equipment Center, Walter E. Fernald State School, Belmont, Massachusetts 02178.
Am J Occup Ther. 1990 Dec;44(12):1125-9. doi: 10.5014/ajot.44.12.1125.
It has been 5 years since Chris was evaluated for a powered wheelchair, and she has had two occupational therapists and three physical therapists since the evaluation and training process began. It has been a long and arduous process, full of triumphs and setbacks. Chris's level of functional mobility, self-confidence, and ability to socialize, however, have increased dramatically as a result of her perseverance. The powered wheelchair, which she can control herself, has increased her ability to explore her environment and to master the increased activities made available through an expanded environment.
自克里斯接受电动轮椅评估以来已有5年了，自评估和训练过程开始以来，她已经接受过两名职业治疗师和三名物理治疗师的治疗。这是一个漫长而艰巨的过程，充满了成功与挫折。然而，由于她的坚持不懈，克里斯的功能性移动能力、自信心和社交能力都有了显著提高。她能够自己控制的电动轮椅，增强了她探索周围环境的能力，也让她能够参与更多因环境扩展而增加的活动。
