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Charbonnet M, Sylvester L, Wang H, et al. Provision of paediatric wheelchairs in low resource settings: a scoping review. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2021;1-19doi: 10.1080/17483107.2021.1986582.
Charbonnet, M., Sylvester, L., Wang, H., & DeGrace, B. W. (2021). Provision of paediatric wheelchairs in low resource settings: a scoping review. Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology, 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2021.1986582
Charbonnet, Monique, et al. "Provision of paediatric wheelchairs in low resource settings: a scoping review." Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology vol. (2021): 1-19. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2021.1986582
Charbonnet M, Sylvester L, Wang H, DeGrace BW. Provision of paediatric wheelchairs in low resource settings: a scoping review. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2021 Oct 06;1-19. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2021.1986582. Epub 2021 Oct 06. PMID: 34614386.
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Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2021 Oct 06;1-19. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2021.1986582. Epub 2021 Oct 06.

Provision of paediatric wheelchairs in low resource settings: a scoping review.

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology

Monique Charbonnet, Lorraine Sylvester, Hongwu Wang, Beth W DeGrace

Affiliations

  1. Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Program, University of Oklahoma-Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
  2. Department of Rehabilitation Science, University of Oklahoma-Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.

PMID: 34614386 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2021.1986582

Abstract

PURPOSE: Inadequate wheelchair provision in children can lead to delays in growth and development, poorer health, and decreased participation. Wheelchair provision for children can be challenging, especially in low-resource settings, due to limited resources. Therefore, the purpose of the scoping review was to gain an understanding of the current state of paediatric wheelchair provision in low resource settings and identify factors, strategies, and gaps that can lead to more successful wheelchair provision.

METHODS: This scoping review used literature published after 2010, related to paediatric wheelchair provision in low resource settings. We searched online databases and grey literature and extracted data based on categories from the World Health Organisation Guidelines to wheelchair provision in low resource settings.

RESULTS: 34 articles were used to identify and analyse common themes and successful strategies related to wheelchair provision for children in low resource settings. Aspects of paediatric wheelchair provision were mentioned in the literature but were rarely the focus. End-user outcomes were the least represented category in the literature.

CONCLUSION: Based on the currently available evidence the overall state of a wheelchair for children is inadequate. Improvements in design and production, personnel capacity, and service delivery systems are recommended to promote best practices. The lack of child-focussed wheelchair provision and end-user involvement in the research process urgently needs to be addressed.Implications for RehabilitationIdentify best practiceIdentify gaps in knowledgeDetermine areas of need for future research.

Keywords: Paediatrics/paediatrics; assistive technology; low resource setting; mobility device; wheelchair provision

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