Falls are often due to wheelchair users or carers tripping on feet rests, getting clothing caught on arm rests and wheel guards or getting out of balance trying to lift over wheels to a chair or seat.
Using trivida wheels means that many people who use a wheelchair can transfer independently. Due to the decrease in paid care, the cost savings in Australia (June 2023) currently range from $1047.79.40 to $1781.25 per week.
In a recent clinical trial 90% of the study participants attest that the transfer with the trivida® wheel is made significantly easier. It reduces problems such as insecurity, slipping, obstruction by the wheelchair.
For many carers and medical professionals there is a significant strain on their body when lifting and supporting people. The trivida® wheel has been specifically designed to reduce the need for lifting.
In Australia, there are approximately 193,600 people that use a wheelchair, and for many, trivida® wheels can mean the difference between being independent or needing a carer to lift them in and out of their wheelchair.