Case Study: NDIS Funding for Power Elevating Legrest Funding Power Wheelchair Scripting NDIS Advice in Response to Application for a Power Wheelchair with Power Elevating Leg Rest. Having trouble getting Power Elevating Leg Rests approved for your clients by the NDIS? Here’s a case study that may help you understand why it is being declined. Download PDF [148 kb]
Positive Effects of Early Powered Mobility on Children’s Psychosocial & Play Skills Paediatrics Power Wheelchair Scripting Funding This study suggests that powered mobility increased parents’ positive perceptions of their child's social skills, increased the number of mobility activities during play, and may have positively impacted the quality of play for the children. These findings may be helpful in justifying the recommendation of powered mobility to young children and in justifying medical necessity of powered mobility for reimbursement by third party payers. Download PDF [1 mb]
Why People with Neuromuscular Disorders Need Powerchairs: Evidence & Justifications Power Wheelchair Scripting Funding This paper explores the psychosocial impact of wheelchair and contextual factors on quality of life of people with neuromuscular disorders. The authors recommend that powered chairs should be made available to people with NMD in clinical practice and that where necessary, people with NMD should receive financial assistance to enable them to access an appropriate mobility device. More broadly, the findings from research of this type can be used to improve rehabilitation programs. Download PDF [612 kb]
Power to the People – Evidence & Considerations when Prescribing Powered Mobility Power Wheelchair Scripting Funding Designed to assist prescribers in the NDIS space, this presentation accompanied our recent Power to the People in-services, held in conjunction with Sunrise Medical Clinical Educator, Lisa Bidgood in 2021. This document will help increase your understanding of how appropriate use of power bases and postural management equipment can positively influence engagement in life. Topics include defining & understanding what is reasonable & necessary in the funding space and recent evidence specific to powered wheelchair features. This working document will be updated as required. Download PDF [565 kb]
Power to the People – Power Wheelchairs: Supporting Evidence for Clinical Reasoning Power Wheelchair Scripting Funding Designed to assist prescribers in the NDIS space, this handout accompanied our recent Power to the People in-services, held in conjunction with Sunrise Medical Clinical Educator, Lisa Bidgood in 2021. Download PDF [318 kb]
