| 1. Does the Patient have a mobility limitation that significantly impairs his/her ability to participate in one or more mobility-related activities of daily living (MRADL) such as: toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming, and/or bathing? |
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| 2. Can the patient's mobility limitation be sufficiently resolved by the use of an appropriately fitted cane or walker? |
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| 3. Does the patient's home provide adequate access between room, maneuvering space and surfaces for the use of the manual wheelchair provided? |
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| 4. Will the use of a manual wheelchair significantly improve this patient's ability to participate in MRADLs and will the patient use it on a regular basis in the home? |
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| 5. Is the patient willing to use it around their home? |
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6. Does the patient have sufficient upper body strength and other mental and physical capabilities to self propel the wheelchair around the home?
7. If No Can this be resolved with the use of a Lightweight Wheelchair |
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Does the patient have a caregiver who is available, willing and able to provide assistance with the wheelchair? |
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