Table 2.

Examples of Positive, Negative and Mixed-Type Comments for Different Devices

Device	Positive Comments	Negative Comments	Mixed Comments
Mobility
Quad cane	“It makes me feel more confident.”		“Changes your characteristics, but I am not different.”
Wheelchair	“I feel independent.”	“It is very uncomfortable to use.”	“I can maneuver every which way the wheelchair moves, quickly, only it is a little awkward. The wheelchair makes me a cripple.”
Walker	“It gives me confidence.”	“It makes me feel unsteady.”
Dressing
Shoe horn	“I don’t need to depend on anyone.”	“It is a pain in the neck. If I can’t use it, I will wear loafers.”	“I don’t like it. I use it when I have to.”
Dressing stick		“It is not durable. The hook has broken off two times.”	“Good – not handy with it yet.”
Feeding
Rocker knife	“Works very well. Does something for me which is very important – can feed myself.”	“I don’t like it. It pulls the food apart rather than cut it.”
Swivel spoon		“It spills my food.”
Seating
Seat board	“Works for me.”	“Doesn’t do me any good – it hurts.”
Bathing
Long-handled sponge	“It’s helpful.”	“I can’t use it real well.”