Wheelchair Prescription after Spinal Cord Injury: Satisfaction and Functional Mobility

2 Clinical CEUs

Citation:

Wolf N, Maseko L, De Witt PA & Franzsen D. (2022). Wheelchair prescription after spinal cord injury: satisfaction and functional mobility. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy. 52(1):68–77. Retrieved from https://sajot.org.za/index.php/sajot/article/view/778.

 

Objectives of this course

On completion of this CPD activity, the participant will be able to:

  • Provide an overview of the prevalence, main causes, and recommended management of spinal cord injuries (SCIs) in South Africa.
  • Discuss common factors that contribute to the abandonment of wheelchairs.
  • Explore the physical, emotional, and social consequences of using an inappropriately prescribed wheelchair.
  • Discuss the level of satisfaction with the wheelchairs and the functional mobility of individuals with SCIs who received rehabilitation in South Africa’s private healthcare sector.
  • Describe the impact of user involvement in the wheelchair prescription process on the level of satisfaction with the wheelchair and functional mobility of individuals with SCIs who received rehabilitation in South Africa’s private healthcare sector.
  • Describe the effect of the type of wheelchair prescribed on the level of satisfaction with the wheelchair and the functional mobility of South Africans with SCIs who were rehabilitated in the private healthcare sector.

 

Instructions:

Progress to the lesson to begin reading the article. Mark this step complete once you have read the article.

You may then progress to answer the quiz. You only have three attempts at the quiz, so be sure to check your answers. If you score above 70% on the Quiz, you will qualify for 2 CEUs.

Once you have marked all tasks complete, you will be able to access your CEU certificate on your My Courses Profile.

HPCSA Compliance:

  • Your attendance will be submitted directly to HPCSA—no action needed on your part.
  • We recommend keeping a copy of your certificate for your records. It will also be stored in your profile for 12 months future reference.
  • Ensure your HPCSA number is correctly entered in “My Account” (without spaces). Incorrect numbers will not upload to their system.
You have until the 31st of December 2025 to complete this course.

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