title: The psychosocial impact on standing devices.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to explore the psychosocial impact of standing devices as experienced by users.
  
  
  METHODS
  This is the second part of a comprehensive survey in five counties in Sweden where all the subjects with standing devices were invited to participate. The impact of standing devices on functional independence, quality of life and wellbeing was assessed using a questionnaire, Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS).
  
  
  RESULTS
  The psychosocial impact of the standing devices was perceived as positive. The highest PIADS scores in relation to age were found in the oldest group, aged 65 years and older. The ability to walk and independence in ambulation resulted in higher scores than the use of a wheelchair and/or dependence on others. Those who stood often awarded higher scores in the PIADS questionnaire compared to those who used the device less frequently. When standing was integrated in various activities, its psychosocial impact received high scores.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The psychosocial impact of standing devices was generally experienced positively. The main results indicated that standing in a standing device had a value and we as professionals should ask the users about the intended purpose of their standing in order to prescribe the optimal device.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Standing in standing devices has positive psychosocial impact for the user. As professionals we should broaden our view of the use of standing devices, i.e. to see the standing device as an aid that not only treats the body's structures or improves the user's abilities in activities, but also provides a psychosocial impact on the user's daily life, and to find meaningful goals for the user from a psychosocial perspective.
authors.affiliation: Department of Research and Development, Norrbotten County Council , Luleå , Sweden and.
authors.forename: Birgitta
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nordström
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nyberg
authors.forename: Lilly
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ekenberg
authors.forename: Annika
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Näslund
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D051341:Dependent Ambulation / Q000523:psychology*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment; D011187:Posture; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D012656:Self-Help Devices / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013548:Sweden; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Assistive devices; disability; prolonged standing; wellbeing