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1 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Marchiori C, Bensmail D, Gagnon D, Pradon D. Manual wheelchair satisfaction among long-term users and caregivers: A French study. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2015;52(2):XX–XX. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2014.04.0092 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2014.04.0092JSP Manual wheelchair satisfaction among long-term users and caregivers: A French study Claire Marchiori; Djamel Bensmail, MD; Dany Gagnon, PhD; Didier Pradon, PhD

2 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Marchiori C, Bensmail D, Gagnon D, Pradon D. Manual wheelchair satisfaction among long-term users and caregivers: A French study. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2015;52(2):XX–XX. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2014.04.0092 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2014.04.0092JSP Aim – Determine French manual wheelchair (MW) users’ and caregivers’ level of satisfaction with MW characteristics. Relevance – Wheelchair mobility is necessary for important activities and social participation. – Level of satisfaction with a wheelchair and overall quality of life are positively associated.

3 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Marchiori C, Bensmail D, Gagnon D, Pradon D. Manual wheelchair satisfaction among long-term users and caregivers: A French study. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2015;52(2):XX–XX. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2014.04.0092 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2014.04.0092JSP Method MW users (n = 132) and caregivers (n = 76) completed questionnaire about level of satisfaction with their MW characteristics.

4 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Marchiori C, Bensmail D, Gagnon D, Pradon D. Manual wheelchair satisfaction among long-term users and caregivers: A French study. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2015;52(2):XX–XX. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2014.04.0092 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2014.04.0092JSP Results MW users: – Satisfied as a whole. – Thought parameters that could be improved were MW weight and difficulties propelling outdoors. Caregivers: – Thought parameters that could be improved were MW weight, brakes, and height of pushing handles.

5 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Marchiori C, Bensmail D, Gagnon D, Pradon D. Manual wheelchair satisfaction among long-term users and caregivers: A French study. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2015;52(2):XX–XX. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2014.04.0092 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2014.04.0092JSP Conclusion Considering caregiver needs is paramount when aiming to improve MW parameters. Improvement in some MW parameters seems to be important in achieving improved level of satisfaction and increased participation and active lifestyle among MW users and caregivers.


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