Power mobility guideline for infants and toddlers introduced
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:58 AM CST, Wed February 16, 2022
STOCKHOLM – The first guideline on introducing powered mobility to infants and toddlers has been released, according to Permobil. “A Guideline for Introducing Powered Mobility to Infants and Toddlers” is an interdisciplinary guideline based on peer-reviewed literature and validated consensus statements from more than 40 international clinicians and caregivers that provides critical strategies and practical tips for clinicians working with powered mobility. “Despite there being a consensus among subject matter experts on the importance of access to powered mobility for infants and toddlers, there is no standard of care that health care professionals can lean on,” said Karin Leire, vice president of research & innovation at Permobil, a supporter of the guideline. “This guideline looks to address that absence.” The guideline was first presented at the International Seating Symposium on Feb. 1. It is available here.
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