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. 2015 Nov 20;4(1):201. doi: 10.4102/ajod.v4i1.201

TABLE 3.

Functioning every day with a wheelchair (FEW) scores (n = 94).

Wheelchair size, fit, posture support & functional features Agree Disagree Does not apply
Contribute to carrying out daily routines 65.6 23.6 10.8
Match comfort needs 49.5 44.1 6.4
Match health needs 66.7 26.9 6.4
Allow safe and efficient independent operation 58.7 29.3 12
Allow reaching and carrying out tasks at different surface heights 82 2.6 15.4
Allow transfers 62.6 21 16.4
Allow carrying out personal care tasks 60.2 23.7 16.1
Allow getting around indoors 46.8 37.2 16
Allow getting around outdoors 47.3 39.9 12.8
Allow use of personal or public transportation 45.2 40.8 14