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powered wheelchair [1 record]

Record 1 2024-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
  • Hospital Furniture
CONT

A power wheelchair, also referred to as a power chair or electric wheelchair, is a battery-powered and motorized alternative to a traditional manual wheelchair. Featuring powerful electric motors, power chairs are easily operated through the use of a power joystick. Electric wheelchairs allow the user to travel effortlessly without any assistance from another person.

OBS

There are three main types of power wheelchairs: travel/portable, full-size, and heavy-duty.

Key term(s)
  • powerchair
  • motorised wheelchair

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
  • Mobilier d'hôpital
CONT

Le choix d'un fauteuil roulant électrique est souvent celui du médecin. Cet appareil est destiné à faciliter le quotidien et l'autonomie [d'une personne en situation de handicap].

Spanish

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