《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2014, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (2): 188-191.

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Problems and Solutions of Wheelchair Service Provision in China

LI Gao-feng, WEI Chen-jing, LAI Qing, et al.   

  1. Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Beijing Social Administration Vocational College, Beijing 101601, China
  • Received:2013-06-08 Revised:2013-07-23 Published:2014-02-25 Online:2014-02-25

Abstract: This paper elaborated that wheelchairs are the most important assistive devices for people with mobility impairment to maintain their health, improve their quality of life and promote their social participation. The situation of low service level was analyzed due to the lack of knowledge, organizations, professionals and products. Based on the foreign standard of practice for wheelchair service, the strategies and steps of wheelchair service provision in China were carried out to arouse the attention of relevant professionals, who could be active participants in wheelchair service practice and research

Key words: wheelchair, service, strategy, assessment