Relationships between Cognitive Functioning and Powered Mobility Device Use: A Scoping Review

Alice Pellichero, Lisa K. Kenyon, Krista L. Best, Marie-Eve Lamontagne, Marie Denise Lavoie, Éric Sorita and François Routhier
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Alice Pellichero: Department of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
Lisa K. Kenyon: Department of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI 49401, USA
Krista L. Best: Department of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
Marie-Eve Lamontagne: Department of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
Marie Denise Lavoie: Université Laval-Bibliothèque, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
Éric Sorita: Université de Bordeaux—Handicap Activité Cognition Santé (EA 4136 HACS), 33076 Bordeaux, France
François Routhier: Department of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 23, 1-25

Abstract: Background. Powered mobility devices (PMD) promote independence, social participation, and quality of life for individuals with mobility limitations. However, some individuals would benefit from PMD, but may be precluded access. This is particularly true for those with cognitive impairments who may be perceived as unsafe and unable to use a PMD. This study explored the relationships between cognitive functioning and PMD use. The objectives were to identify cognitive functions necessary to use a PMD and describe available PMD training approaches. Methods. A scoping review was undertaken. Results. Seventeen studies were included. Four examined the predictive or correlational relationships between cognitive functioning and PMD use outcomes with intellectual functions, visual and visuospatial perception, attention, abstraction, judgement, organization and planning, problem solving, and memory identified as having a relation with PMD use outcome in at least one study. Thirteen others studied the influence of PMD provision or training on users’ PMD capacity and cognitive outcomes and reported significative improvements of PMD capacities after PMD training. Six studies found improved cognitive scores after PMD training. Conclusions. Cognitive functioning is required to use a PMD. Individuals with heterogeneous cognitive impairment can improve their PMD capacities. Results contribute to advancing knowledge for PMD provision.

Keywords: cognitive functioning; power mobility devices; evaluations; training (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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