Wheelchair

Wheelchair usage CR  PR  longitudinal 

Specifies whether the individual is currently using or has previously used a manual or powered wheelchair or similar assisted mobility device due to their neuromuscular condition.

Similar devices include mobility aids such as a mobility scooter or a stroller, but exclude devices that assist the user in walking (e.g. a walker or cane) or do not support mobility (e.g. a static standing frame).

Item type: single selection
Usage in other datasets: SMADMD
Value ID Description
Currently

This is currently the case

Previously

This has previously been the case, but is not currently

Never

This has never been the case, neither previously nor currently

Sometime

This has been the case at some time, but it is unknown whether it is currently the case

Not currently

This is currently not the case, but it is unknown whether it has previously been the case

Record

Wheelchair usage episode CR  PR    episode   

Episode that describes when the individual used or has been using a manual or powered wheelchair or similar assisted mobility device, with the frequency specified in Wheelchair usage frequency.

Wheelchair usage frequency CR  PR 

Specifies the frequency of wheelchair usage.

Item type: single selection
Usage in other datasets: SMADMD
Value ID Description
Part-time

Part-time (the individual is sometimes able to get around without a wheelchair or similar device)

Full-time

Full-time (the individual is unable to get around at all without a wheelchair or similar device)