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Power Mobility and Safety Concerns Power mobility can enhance participation in daily activities as well as recreation for those in long term care. The devices can also create safety risks, which need to be addressed. Instead of excluding residents with certain diagnoses from the power mobility option, which may be considered prejudicial risk management, most participants opted to adopt the teleological approach and allow all residents to trial the power mobility device. Mobility A power mobility device provides an option for those who are unable to move about their home or community and to participate in everyday activities that they might not otherwise be able to perform. However, these devices may also be a danger to the person using them, as well as other individuals who share their space or space. Therapists in occupational therapy must examine each client's safety requirements to provide the most appropriate suggestions regarding powered mobility. In an exploratory study (von Zweck, 1999), OTs from three residential care facilities of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority conducted qualitative interviews with residents about their use of power mobility. The objective was to establish a framework that could allow for a client-centered power movement prescription. The findings revealed four main themes: (1) the meaning of power mobility, (2) learning the rules of the road, (3) red flags: concerns about safety and (4) solutions. Power mobility can improve the quality of life of individuals who have mobility limitations. This is due to the fact that it allows them to participate in everyday activities at home as well as in the community. Self-care, productive and recreational activities are essential to the mental and physical health of the elderly. For many who suffer from progressive diseases, power mobilty can be a means to participate in these important activities. It was considered unacceptable by the participants to remove a wheelchair from a resident's home because it would alter their life's narrative and direction and hinder them from doing the same things that they had prior to their illness worsened. This was particularly true for those in the facility 1, who had been able to maintain their power chairs for brief periods of time and were forced to rely on other residents to move them around the facility. Another solution would be to slow down the speed at which residents drive their chairs. However it could create a number issues such as privacy and the impact on the rest of the community. The most drastic solution to safety concerns was to get rid of a resident's wheelchair. Safety Power mobility allows people to move more easily. They can also take part in a greater variety of activities, as well as do errands. However, with increased freedom of movement comes a greater chance of accidents. These incidents can result in serious injuries for some. This is why it is important to think about the security of your client before suggesting they utilize power mobility. The first step in determining safety is to determine if your client is able to safely operate their scooter or power wheelchair. This may include a physical assessment by a doctor or occupational therapist or a mobility specialist, depending on the nature of your client's disability as well as their current health. In certain situations, your client will need a lift for their vehicle to be able to load and unload the mobility device at home, community or workplace. Knowing the rules of road safety is another aspect of safety. This involves sharing space with other pedestrians, wheelchair users, and drivers of trucks, cars or buses. Most participants in the study mentioned this theme. For some this, it required learning to use their wheelchairs on sidewalks, instead of driving through crowded areas or over curbs (unless specifically designed to do such). For electric scooter green meant driving slowly in a busy environment and keeping an eye out for pedestrians. The last and least popular option was to remove the chair of a person, which was viewed as a two-fold penalty loss of mobility independent and preventing access to facilities and community activities. Diane and Harriet among others were among those who had their chairs taken away. The participants also suggested that family members, and staff be trained on the safe use of power mobility. This could include teaching driving basics (such as the correct side to walk on in the hallway) as well as encouraging residents to practice driving when they leave and helping them understand how their behavior affects other people's mobility. Follow-Up A child's ability and willingness to participate in life can be profoundly affected by a device that can power them. Yet little research has been done on the experiences of children who are learning to use this equipment. This study employs an approach that is post-previous to study the effects of six months of using one of the four early mobility devices on a group of school-aged children of children who suffer from severe cerebral Palsy (CP). Qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 parents as well as pediatric occupational and physical therapists. Thematic analysis identified three main themes. The first, 'Power and mobility,' explained the ways in which a powered device changed more than just motor skills. Learning to drive a power mobility device was often a transformative, emotionally charged journey for participants. The second theme 'There's no recipe book' revealed that learning how to utilize an equipment for mobility was a process that developed in a way that was cyclical over time. Therapists were charged with determining what was realistic for each child's needs and capabilities. During the training phase and after, therapists had to be patient with children and parents. Therapists and parents alike emphasized the need to help families celebrate their successes and solve problems associated with the training process. The third theme, 'Shared space The study explored how the use of devices that power us can have an impact on other people's lives and interactions. The majority of the participants in this study believed that it is important to be considerate when using a device that is powered by electricity. This was particularly applicable when driving on public roads. Participants also shared that they've witnessed situations where property of someone else's was damaged due to the use of a power mobility device or a person had been injured by a driver who didn't yield the right of way. The results of this study suggest that socialization and power mobility training for preschoolers with CP can be carried out in certain classroom settings. Future research should continue to explore the training and outcomes of this kind of intervention for children with CP. This should hopefully lead to the development of more standard training protocols for this group.