Telehealth for complex wheelchair assessment: A scoping review protocol of implementation in low-resource settings - Takeaways - MDSpire

Telehealth for complex wheelchair assessment: A scoping review protocol of implementation in low-resource settings

  • By

  • Karina Berner

  • Gabriela Prins

  • Eugene Nizeyimana

  • Thandi Conradie

  • Quinette Louw

  • June 17, 2026

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    Over 2.5 billion people globally require assistive technologies, with 80 million needing wheelchairs, highlighting significant access inequities.

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    Inadequate wheelchair seating can lead to serious health issues, necessitating comprehensive assessments by trained clinicians.

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    Access to specialized wheelchair assessment services is severely limited in low- and middle-income countries due to workforce shortages and infrastructure issues.

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    Telehealth offers a potential solution to extend access to wheelchair assessments, with early evidence suggesting comparable outcomes to in-person evaluations.

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    A planned scoping review aims to clarify current practices and technologies in telehealth wheelchair assessments, addressing existing knowledge gaps.

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Telehealth for complex wheelchair assessment: A scoping review protocol of implementation in low-resource settings

  • by Karina Berner, Gabriela Prins, Eugene Nizeyimana, Thandi Conradie, Quinette Louw

  • June 17, 2026

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