Table 6 Perceived problems with 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 (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Not enough space | 85 (79.4) | 10 (55.6) |
Getting the child in or out of the SW | 72 (67.3) | 9 (50.0) |
Lack of accessibility | 69 (64.5) | 10 (55.6) |
The time required to transfer in and out of the SW | 50 (46.7) | 3 (16.7) |
Trouble moving on difference surfaces | 47 (43.9) | 10 (55.6) |
Time to use the SW | 45 (42.1) | 4 (22.2) |
Poor manoeuvrability | 37 (34.6) | 12 (66.7) |
Lack of knowledge about SW | 21 (19.6) | 3 (16.7) |
Problems adjusting the walker if shared | 16 (15.0) | 2 (11.1) |
Risk of tipping | 12 (11.2) | 5 (27.8) |
Negative social perceptions | 8 (7.5) | 3 (16.7) |
Other | 7 (6.5) | 2 (11.1) |