2016 MM Reader Survey

2016 Mobility Management Reader Survey

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* 1. Which description most closely matches you?

Rehab technology supplier who provides seating & mobility equipment

Executive (owner/president/VP/GM) of a business specializing in complex rehab

Occupational or physical therapist or other clinician specializing in seating & mobility

Funding/billing specialist

Repair/service technician

Salesperson specializing in mobility (auto/home access, scooters, power chairs, etc.)

Executive (owner/president/VP/GM) of a business specializing in mobility (auto/home access, scooters, power chairs, etc.)

I work for a manufacturer or distributor of seating or mobility equipment

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What seating & mobility-related credentials/certifications apply to you?

Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)

Certified Rehab Technology Supplier (CRTS)

Registered Complex Rehabilitation Technology Supplier (RRTS)

Seating & Mobility Specialist (SMS)

Occupational therapist (OT)

Physical therapist (PT)

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS)

Quality Assurance Program (QAP) NMEDA participant

None

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please choose the description that most closely matches your company/business.

We have one location.

We have 2 to 5 locations.

We have 6 to 10 locations.

We have more than 10 locations.

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* 4. Are you currently employed by a rehabilitation or medical facility, clinic or university/educational facility?

Yes

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* 5. What products/services are sold OR recommended/prescribed at your business or facility? Please choose all that apply.

Scooters

Consumer (Group 1 or 2) power chairs

Group 3 power chairs

Group 4 power chairs

Standard/consumer manual chairs (through K0004)

Ultralightweight manual chairs

Manual chairs with tilt and/or recline

Seating & positioning (e.g., cushions, backrests, headrests)

Power chair electronics, including alternative driving controls

Pediatric seating & mobility

Bariatric seating & mobility

Bath safety

Accessibility equipment (e.g., patient lifts, ramps)

Adaptive automotive equipment (e.g., accessible vehicles, vehicle lifts/ramps)

Standers/gait trainers

Service/repairs

We do not sell, recommend or prescribe any products.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What is your interest in “emerging” or evolving technologies? Please rate from 1 to 5, 1 being “Not interested at all,” and 5 being “Extremely interested.”

	Not interested at all.	Somewhat interested.	Would be interested in hearing more.	Definitely interested.	Extremely interested.
Power-assist systems for manual wheelchairs	Power-assist systems for manual wheelchairs Not interested at all.	Power-assist systems for manual wheelchairs Somewhat interested.	Power-assist systems for manual wheelchairs Would be interested in hearing more.	Power-assist systems for manual wheelchairs Definitely interested.	Power-assist systems for manual wheelchairs Extremely interested.
Alternative driving controls for power chairs, including new forms of switch/proportional systems	Alternative driving controls for power chairs, including new forms of switch/proportional systems Not interested at all.	Alternative driving controls for power chairs, including new forms of switch/proportional systems Somewhat interested.	Alternative driving controls for power chairs, including new forms of switch/proportional systems Would be interested in hearing more.	Alternative driving controls for power chairs, including new forms of switch/proportional systems Definitely interested.	Alternative driving controls for power chairs, including new forms of switch/proportional systems Extremely interested.
Eye-gaze technology	Eye-gaze technology Not interested at all.	Eye-gaze technology Somewhat interested.	Eye-gaze technology Would be interested in hearing more.	Eye-gaze technology Definitely interested.	Eye-gaze technology Extremely interested.
Tools to help monitor compliance/proper usage, e.g., ROHO’s Smart Check, Permobil’s Virtual Seating Coach	Tools to help monitor compliance/proper usage, e.g., ROHO’s Smart Check, Permobil’s Virtual Seating Coach Not interested at all.	Tools to help monitor compliance/proper usage, e.g., ROHO’s Smart Check, Permobil’s Virtual Seating Coach Somewhat interested.	Tools to help monitor compliance/proper usage, e.g., ROHO’s Smart Check, Permobil’s Virtual Seating Coach Would be interested in hearing more.	Tools to help monitor compliance/proper usage, e.g., ROHO’s Smart Check, Permobil’s Virtual Seating Coach Definitely interested.	Tools to help monitor compliance/proper usage, e.g., ROHO’s Smart Check, Permobil’s Virtual Seating Coach Extremely interested.
New forms of tilt, such as anterior and lateral	New forms of tilt, such as anterior and lateral Not interested at all.	New forms of tilt, such as anterior and lateral Somewhat interested.	New forms of tilt, such as anterior and lateral Would be interested in hearing more.	New forms of tilt, such as anterior and lateral Definitely interested.	New forms of tilt, such as anterior and lateral Extremely interested.
Seat elevation	Seat elevation Not interested at all.	Seat elevation Somewhat interested.	Seat elevation Would be interested in hearing more.	Seat elevation Definitely interested.	Seat elevation Extremely interested.
“Dynamic” seating that allows movement	“Dynamic” seating that allows movement Not interested at all.	“Dynamic” seating that allows movement Somewhat interested.	“Dynamic” seating that allows movement Would be interested in hearing more.	“Dynamic” seating that allows movement Definitely interested.	“Dynamic” seating that allows movement Extremely interested.
Use of electronics such as smartphones and tablets to program power chairs, operate power chairs, etc.	Use of electronics such as smartphones and tablets to program power chairs, operate power chairs, etc. Not interested at all.	Use of electronics such as smartphones and tablets to program power chairs, operate power chairs, etc. Somewhat interested.	Use of electronics such as smartphones and tablets to program power chairs, operate power chairs, etc. Would be interested in hearing more.	Use of electronics such as smartphones and tablets to program power chairs, operate power chairs, etc. Definitely interested.	Use of electronics such as smartphones and tablets to program power chairs, operate power chairs, etc. Extremely interested.
Ergonomic components, e.g., handrims, propulsion systems	Ergonomic components, e.g., handrims, propulsion systems Not interested at all.	Ergonomic components, e.g., handrims, propulsion systems Somewhat interested.	Ergonomic components, e.g., handrims, propulsion systems Would be interested in hearing more.	Ergonomic components, e.g., handrims, propulsion systems Definitely interested.	Ergonomic components, e.g., handrims, propulsion systems Extremely interested.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How important are the following types of Mobility Management stories to you and your professional goals? Please rate from 1 to 5, 1 being “Not important at all” and 5 being “Would like to see more.”

	Not important at all.	Slightly important.	Somewhat important.	Would like to see more of this.	Definitely want much more of this.
New products	New products Not important at all.	New products Slightly important.	New products Somewhat important.	New products Would like to see more of this.	New products Definitely want much more of this.
Clinical topics (e.g., pressure ulcers, wheelchair propulsion, mobility-related medical conditions)	Clinical topics (e.g., pressure ulcers, wheelchair propulsion, mobility-related medical conditions) Not important at all.	Clinical topics (e.g., pressure ulcers, wheelchair propulsion, mobility-related medical conditions) Slightly important.	Clinical topics (e.g., pressure ulcers, wheelchair propulsion, mobility-related medical conditions) Somewhat important.	Clinical topics (e.g., pressure ulcers, wheelchair propulsion, mobility-related medical conditions) Would like to see more of this.	Clinical topics (e.g., pressure ulcers, wheelchair propulsion, mobility-related medical conditions) Definitely want much more of this.
Pediatric seating & mobility	Pediatric seating & mobility Not important at all.	Pediatric seating & mobility Slightly important.	Pediatric seating & mobility Somewhat important.	Pediatric seating & mobility Would like to see more of this.	Pediatric seating & mobility Definitely want much more of this.
Senior seating & mobility	Senior seating & mobility Not important at all.	Senior seating & mobility Slightly important.	Senior seating & mobility Somewhat important.	Senior seating & mobility Would like to see more of this.	Senior seating & mobility Definitely want much more of this.
Positioning (seating, standing/gait training, head/neck/extremity positioning)	Positioning (seating, standing/gait training, head/neck/extremity positioning) Not important at all.	Positioning (seating, standing/gait training, head/neck/extremity positioning) Slightly important.	Positioning (seating, standing/gait training, head/neck/extremity positioning) Somewhat important.	Positioning (seating, standing/gait training, head/neck/extremity positioning) Would like to see more of this.	Positioning (seating, standing/gait training, head/neck/extremity positioning) Definitely want much more of this.
Power chairs	Power chairs Not important at all.	Power chairs Slightly important.	Power chairs Somewhat important.	Power chairs Would like to see more of this.	Power chairs Definitely want much more of this.
Manual chairs (including ultralights and pediatric/adult tilt-in-space)	Manual chairs (including ultralights and pediatric/adult tilt-in-space) Not important at all.	Manual chairs (including ultralights and pediatric/adult tilt-in-space) Slightly important.	Manual chairs (including ultralights and pediatric/adult tilt-in-space) Somewhat important.	Manual chairs (including ultralights and pediatric/adult tilt-in-space) Would like to see more of this.	Manual chairs (including ultralights and pediatric/adult tilt-in-space) Definitely want much more of this.
Industry news	Industry news Not important at all.	Industry news Slightly important.	Industry news Somewhat important.	Industry news Would like to see more of this.	Industry news Definitely want much more of this.
Funding & policy	Funding & policy Not important at all.	Funding & policy Slightly important.	Funding & policy Somewhat important.	Funding & policy Would like to see more of this.	Funding & policy Definitely want much more of this.
Research	Research Not important at all.	Research Slightly important.	Research Somewhat important.	Research Would like to see more of this.	Research Definitely want much more of this.
Accessibility products & services	Accessibility products & services Not important at all.	Accessibility products & services Slightly important.	Accessibility products & services Somewhat important.	Accessibility products & services Would like to see more of this.	Accessibility products & services Definitely want much more of this.
Business management	Business management Not important at all.	Business management Slightly important.	Business management Somewhat important.	Business management Would like to see more of this.	Business management Definitely want much more of this.
Consumer/caregiver news/topics	Consumer/caregiver news/topics Not important at all.	Consumer/caregiver news/topics Slightly important.	Consumer/caregiver news/topics Somewhat important.	Consumer/caregiver news/topics Would like to see more of this.	Consumer/caregiver news/topics Definitely want much more of this.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. For each technology category, would you like to see MORE product choices from manufacturers, FEWER choices or is the current selection adequate?

	Need FEWER choices.	Current selection is fine.	Want MORE choices.
Pediatric wheelchairs, manual, self-propelled	Pediatric wheelchairs, manual, self-propelled Need FEWER choices.	Pediatric wheelchairs, manual, self-propelled Current selection is fine.	Pediatric wheelchairs, manual, self-propelled Want MORE choices.
Pediatric wheelchairs, manual, stroller/caregiver propelled	Pediatric wheelchairs, manual, stroller/caregiver propelled Need FEWER choices.	Pediatric wheelchairs, manual, stroller/caregiver propelled Current selection is fine.	Pediatric wheelchairs, manual, stroller/caregiver propelled Want MORE choices.
Pediatric seating & positioning	Pediatric seating & positioning Need FEWER choices.	Pediatric seating & positioning Current selection is fine.	Pediatric seating & positioning Want MORE choices.
Group 3 power (single power option)	Group 3 power (single power option) Need FEWER choices.	Group 3 power (single power option) Current selection is fine.	Group 3 power (single power option) Want MORE choices.
Group 3 power (multiple power options)	Group 3 power (multiple power options) Need FEWER choices.	Group 3 power (multiple power options) Current selection is fine.	Group 3 power (multiple power options) Want MORE choices.
Ultralightweight manual chairs	Ultralightweight manual chairs Need FEWER choices.	Ultralightweight manual chairs Current selection is fine.	Ultralightweight manual chairs Want MORE choices.
Seat cushions, standard/general use	Seat cushions, standard/general use Need FEWER choices.	Seat cushions, standard/general use Current selection is fine.	Seat cushions, standard/general use Want MORE choices.
Seat cushions, skin protection/positioning/adjustable	Seat cushions, skin protection/positioning/adjustable Need FEWER choices.	Seat cushions, skin protection/positioning/adjustable Current selection is fine.	Seat cushions, skin protection/positioning/adjustable Want MORE choices.
Backrests	Backrests Need FEWER choices.	Backrests Current selection is fine.	Backrests Want MORE choices.
Standers/standing frames/standing wheelchairs	Standers/standing frames/standing wheelchairs Need FEWER choices.	Standers/standing frames/standing wheelchairs Current selection is fine.	Standers/standing frames/standing wheelchairs Want MORE choices.
Power positioning (e.g., tilt, recline, ELRs)	Power positioning (e.g., tilt, recline, ELRs) Need FEWER choices.	Power positioning (e.g., tilt, recline, ELRs) Current selection is fine.	Power positioning (e.g., tilt, recline, ELRs) Want MORE choices.
Alternative driving controls/advanced electronics	Alternative driving controls/advanced electronics Need FEWER choices.	Alternative driving controls/advanced electronics Current selection is fine.	Alternative driving controls/advanced electronics Want MORE choices.

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* 9. When learning about new products, how important is each resource?

	Not important at all.	Slightly important.	Somewhat important.	Very important.	Most important.
Educational conferences, such as ISS and VGM Heartland	Educational conferences, such as ISS and VGM Heartland Not important at all.	Educational conferences, such as ISS and VGM Heartland Slightly important.	Educational conferences, such as ISS and VGM Heartland Somewhat important.	Educational conferences, such as ISS and VGM Heartland Very important.	Educational conferences, such as ISS and VGM Heartland Most important.
Visits/in-services from manufacturer reps	Visits/in-services from manufacturer reps Not important at all.	Visits/in-services from manufacturer reps Slightly important.	Visits/in-services from manufacturer reps Somewhat important.	Visits/in-services from manufacturer reps Very important.	Visits/in-services from manufacturer reps Most important.
Industry publications, such as Mobility Management	Industry publications, such as Mobility Management Not important at all.	Industry publications, such as Mobility Management Slightly important.	Industry publications, such as Mobility Management Somewhat important.	Industry publications, such as Mobility Management Very important.	Industry publications, such as Mobility Management Most important.
Manufacturer Web sites & literature	Manufacturer Web sites & literature Not important at all.	Manufacturer Web sites & literature Slightly important.	Manufacturer Web sites & literature Somewhat important.	Manufacturer Web sites & literature Very important.	Manufacturer Web sites & literature Most important.
Social media	Social media Not important at all.	Social media Slightly important.	Social media Somewhat important.	Social media Very important.	Social media Most important.

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* 1. Which description most closely matches you?

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* 2. What seating & mobility-related credentials/certifications apply to you?

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* 3. Please choose the description that most closely matches your company/business.

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* 4. Are you currently employed by a rehabilitation or medical facility, clinic or university/educational facility?

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* 5. What products/services are sold OR recommended/prescribed at your business or facility? Please choose all that apply.

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* 6. What is your interest in “emerging” or evolving technologies? Please rate from 1 to 5, 1 being “Not interested at all,” and 5 being “Extremely interested.”

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* 7. How important are the following types of Mobility Management stories to you and your professional goals? Please rate from 1 to 5, 1 being “Not important at all” and 5 being “Would like to see more.”

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* 8. For each technology category, would you like to see MORE product choices from manufacturers, FEWER choices or is the current selection adequate?

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* 9. When learning about new products, how important is each resource?

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* 10. Do you have suggestions for how we could improve Mobility Management?