Activity Restriction Among Wheelchair Users

摘要: Objectives: To identify factors associated with activity restriction. Design: Cohort study. Setting: Patients prescribed a new wheelchair at one of two teaching hospitals (one Veterans Affairs and private hospital). Participants: One hundred fifty-three consecutive, community-dwelling users, who had Short Portable Mental Status Score greater than 6 out 10 could be interviewed within 7 to 21 days receiving the wheelchair. Measurements: Dependent variables were selfreported nonmedical visits medical in preceding week (any vs no number visits). Independent self-reported sociodemographic health characteristics, mobility limitations, environmental barriers. Results: Study subjects reported, on average, 1.79 11.17 hours bed, 5.56 personal assistance per day. Multivariate analyses show that higher income was only significant factor; it more (β=0.44, P<.01). Of status comorbid conditions predicted fewer (β=−0.14, P<.10) amputation (β−0.82, P<.05). Regarding limitations lower odds any visit (odds ratio (OR)=0.71, P<.5) (β=−0.28, P<.05); bed (β=0.05, (OR=0.92, More barriers (β=−0.32, P<.01) or (β=−0.21, P<.05). Conclusion: Mobility restricted participation diverse activities outside home.