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Power Mobility and Safety Concerns Power mobility allows individuals who are in long-term care in their everyday activities and leisure activities. The devices can also pose security concerns that need to be addressed. Rather than exclude residents with certain diagnoses from the power mobility option, which may be considered prejudicial risk management, most participants opted to adopt a teleological approach and allow all residents to test the power mobility device. Mobility A power mobility device is a way for people with limited mobility to move around their home or community and to participate in daily activities that they may not be able to do. However, these devices can also pose a risk for the person using them and also to other people who share their space or space. Occupational therapists must carefully assess each client's safety needs to make the most appropriate suggestions regarding powered mobility. In an exploratory study (von Zweck, 1999), OTs from three residential care facilities in Vancouver Coastal Health Authority conducted qualitative interviews with residents regarding their power mobility use. The goal was to develop an approach to client-centered power mobility prescribing. The results revealed four major themes: (1) power mobility meaning, (2) learning road rules, (3) red flags security concerns, and (4) solutions. Power mobility can dramatically improve the quality of life for those with limited mobility by giving them the opportunity to participate in a variety of daily life activities, both at home and in the community (Brandt, 2001; Evans, 2000). Participation in self-care or leisure activities, as well as productive ones is essential for physical and mental health of older adults, and for many people with progressive diseases power mobility can be a way to continue participating in these vital activities. Most participants found it unacceptable to remove the resident's chair since this could cause a huge disruption in their life story or path and prevent them from continuing with the same activities they were doing prior to the progression of their illness. This was especially the case for those in the Facility 1 who were capable of maintaining their power chairs for brief periods of time, but were dependent on others to move them around the facility. Another solution would be to reduce the speed that some residents drive their chairs. However this could cause various issues like privacy and the impact on the rest of the community. The most drastic solution to safety concerns was to remove the wheelchair of a resident. Safety Power mobility allows people to move more freely. They can also participate in a wider range of activities and do around on their own. With increased mobility comes an increased chance of accidents. These incidents can result in serious injuries for some. This is why it is vital to think about the security of your client before suggesting that they use power mobility. The first step in assessing safety is to determine whether your client is able to safely operate their scooter or power wheelchair. Depending on their disability and the condition of their current health, this might involve a physical assessment by an occupational or physician therapist, or an interview with a mobility specialist to determine if a specific device would be appropriate for them. In some instances your client will require a lift for their vehicle to be able to load and unload the mobility device at their home, workplace or community. Understanding the rules of road safety is another aspect of safety. This includes sharing space with other wheelchair users, pedestrians and bus drivers. This topic was mentioned by most participants in the study. Some people learnt to drive their wheelchairs along sidewalks instead of driving through busy areas or on curbs (unless the wheelchair was specifically designed to be used in this way). For others it meant driving slow in a crowded area and watching out for people walking. The last and least popular option was taking away a person's chair, which was viewed as a double punishment that would result in losing mobility independently and preventing access to facilities and community activities. Diane and Harriet among others were among the participants who were stripped of their chairs. Participants also suggested that family members, and staff members be educated on the safe use of power mobility. This could include teaching driving basics (such as which side to walk on in the hallway) as well as encouraging residents to practice driving techniques when they go outside and helping them be aware of how their actions affect the mobility of other people. Follow-Up A device that is powered by electricity can have a profound impact on a child's ability to function and take part in life. However, very little research has been done about the experience of children learning to use this device. This study employs the post-previous method to analyze the effects of 6 months of experience with one of four early mobility devices on a group of school-aged children of children suffering from severe cerebral Palsy (CP). green power electric scooter conducted interviews in qualitative format with 15 parents, along with occupational and physical therapists who work with children. Thematic analysis revealed three key themes. The first theme, 'Power for mobility', described how the use of an electric device impacted more than just locomotor skills. The process of learning to drive a motorized mobility device is often an emotional and transformative one. The second theme 'There's no recipe book' revealed that the process of learning to utilize a mobility device was a process that developed in a continuous manner over time. The therapists were asked to determine what was feasible depending on the individual's capabilities and requirements. In the post-training and training phases, therapists were also required to have patience with parents and children. Therapists and parents alike spoke of the need to help families celebrate their accomplishments and address issues related to the process of training. The third theme”Shared space was a look at how the use of a power device could affect other people's lives and interactions. The majority of participants in this study believed that it is important to be mindful when using a power mobility device. This is especially applicable when driving on roads that are public. A few participants also mentioned that they've encountered situations where someone else's property was damaged by the use of an electric mobility device, or where a person was injured by a driver who had not yielded right-of-way. The results of this study indicate that power mobility and socialization training for preschoolers with CP can be done in a variety of classroom environments. Future research should continue to explore the training and outcomes of this type of intervention for children with CP. This could lead to more standardized training protocols for children who have CP.