Table 5 Perceived Benefits of using support walkers as perceived by all responders
From: The use and perception of support walkers for children with disabilities: a United Kingdom survey
Prescribers (n = 107) n (%) | Non-Prescribers (n = 18) n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Increase time being physically active | 105 (98.1) | 17 (94.4) |
Enjoyment | 101 (94.4) | 15 (83.3) |
Increase participation in everyday life | 97 (90.7) | 15 (83.3) |
Provides different opportunities to access their environment | 95 (88.8) | 13 (72.2) |
Increase independence | 92 (86.0) | 17 (94.4) |
Increased confidence | 91 (85.0) | 13 (72.2) |
Improved muscle strength | 91 (85.0) | 14 (77.8) |
Provides a change of position | 91 (85.0) | 14 (77.8) |
Improved motor abilities (i.e. walking) | 89 (83.2) | 12 (66.7) |
Increased peer and family interaction | 89 (83.2) | 14 (77.8) |
Improved respiratory function | 73 (68.2) | 8 (44.4) |
Increase bone mineral density | 67 (62.6) | 9 (50.0) |
Improved head and trunk control | 65 (60.7) | 8 (44.4) |
Improved bladder and bowel function | 58 (54.2) | 8 (44.4) |
Improved problem solving (i.e. navigation) | 54 (50.5) | 9 (50.0) |
Prevents muscle wasting | 50 (46.7) | 8 (44.4) |
Improved communication | 36 (33.6) | 7 (38.9) |
Improved cognition | 22 (20.6) | 3 (16.7) |
Improved vision | 9 (8.4) | 3 (16.7) |
Other | 4 (3.7) | 2 (11.1) |