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Power Mobility and Safety Concerns Power mobility can enhance participation in daily activities and recreational pursuits for individuals in long-term care. The devices can also create safety concerns, which must be addressed. Most participants chose to adopt a teleological view and allow all residents the opportunity to test the device, instead of exclude those with specific diagnosis which could be considered a prejudicial risk management. Mobility A power mobility device allows those who are disabled to move about their homes or communities and participate in daily living activities that would otherwise be not accessible to them. However, these devices may also be a danger to the person using them and other people who share their space or space. Occupational therapists must carefully assess the safety needs of each client before making recommendations about powered mobility. In a study that was conducted by OTs at three residential facilities of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, qualitative interviews were conducted with residents to assess their use of power mobility. The objective was to establish an environment that allowed for client-centred power movement prescribing. The findings revealed four main themes: (1) the meaning of power mobility, (2) learning the rules of the road, (3) red flags concern about safety and (4) solutions. Power mobility can improve the quality of life of people with mobility limitations. This is due to the fact that it allows them to take part in everyday activities at home and in the community. Self-care, productive and leisure occupations are vital for physical and mental well-being of people who are older. For green power suffering from progressive diseases, power mobilty can be a means to participate in these vital activities. Most participants found it not acceptable to remove the chair of a resident, since this would cause a major change in their life or trajectory and essentially prevent them from pursuing the same activities they used to do prior to their illness progressed. This was especially the case for those in Facility 1, who had been able to maintain their chairs for short periods of time and were forced to rely on other residents to push them around the facility. Another potential solution was reducing the speed at which residents drove their chairs, but this raised a number of concerns, including a lack of privacy and impact on other people in the community. Ultimately, removing the chair of a resident was deemed the most drastic and least desired solution to security concerns. Safety Power mobility allows people to move more freely. They can also take part in a broader range of activities and run errands. However, with greater mobility comes a higher risk of accidents. These incidents can result in serious injuries for some. This is why it is crucial to consider the security of your client before suggesting that they use power mobility. The first step in assessing security is to determine if your client is able to safely operate their scooter or power wheelchair. This may include an assessment of physical health by a doctor or occupational therapist, or a mobility specialist, based on the nature of your client's disability as well as their current health. In certain situations it is necessary to have a vehicle lift. be required to allow for your client to load and unload their mobility device at home or in the community at work. Understanding the rules of road safety is another aspect of safety. This involves sharing space with other pedestrians, other wheelchair users and drivers of trucks, cars or buses. This topic was mentioned by the majority of participants in the study. For some this, it required learning to use their wheelchairs on sidewalks instead of driving through areas that were crowded or over curbs (unless specifically designed for doing this). For others this meant driving more slowly in a busy environment and watching out for pedestrians. The final and least popular option, which was to remove the wheelchair of a person was viewed as a double-punishment that would result in the loss of mobility, and also preventing them from participating in the activities of the community and facilities. Diane and Harriet, among others, were among those who had their chairs taken away. The participants also suggested that residents, family members, and staff members be trained on the safe use of power mobility. This could include teaching the fundamentals of driving (such as using the right side of a hallway) and encouraging residents to practice driving techniques when they leave and helping them understand how their actions can affect other people's mobility. Follow-Up A child's ability and willingness to be a part of the world can be profoundly affected by a power mobility device. However, very there isn't much research on the experiences of children who are learning to use this equipment. This study employs the pre-post method to investigate the effects of six months of experience with one of four early power mobility devices on a group of school-aged children with severe cerebral palsy (CP). Qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 parents as well as pediatric occupational and physical therapists. Thematic analysis revealed three main themes. The first theme, 'Power for Mobility explained how using an electric device impacted more than just motor skills. Learning to drive a power mobility device was often an emotional and transformative experience for those who participated. The second theme , 'There's no recipe book' revealed that the process of learning to make use of an equipment for mobility was a process that unfolded in a continuous manner over time. Therapists were charged with determining what was realistic for each child's needs and capabilities. Throughout the training and post-training phases, therapists were required to be patient with parents and children. Several parents and therapists described the need to assist families celebrate their successes and work through challenges associated with the process of training. The third theme, “Shared space”, looked at how the use of a power device can impact other people's interactions and lives. The majority of those who participated in this study felt that people must always be considerate of other users when using a mobility device. This is particularly true when driving in public areas. A few participants also mentioned that they had encountered situations in which someone else's property was damaged through the use of a power mobility device, or when a person was injured by a driver who failed to yield the right-of-way. The results of this study show that socialization and power mobility training for preschoolers with CP can be done in specific classroom settings. Future research should continue to explore the training and outcomes of this type of intervention for young children with CP. This could lead to more standardized training protocols for children who have CP.