Which accessory facilitates transfers via slide board and may require two-person max assistance, and requires access to wheels for propulsion?

Which accessory facilitates transfers via slide board and may require two-person max assistance, and requires access to wheels for propulsion?

• A. No armrests
• B. Full length arms
• C. Tubular arms
• D. Removable armrests

Answer: (D)

The key idea is making slide-board transfers easier by removing barriers that block the transfer edge and access to the wheelchair’s propulsion. Removable armrests create the needed clearance at the seat edge and open access to the wheels so the chair can be moved as needed during the transfer. With the armrests off, the user can position the body closer to the edge, slide-board between surfaces more smoothly, and two caregivers can assist the transfer without armrests getting in the way. After the transfer, the armrests can be reattached to restore stability for propulsion and daily use. Fixed or bulky armrests—such as full-length or tubular designs—tend to obstruct the slide-board path and limit how the user and helpers position themselves, making a smooth transfer harder. No armrests reduce lateral support and stability, which isn’t ideal for a controlled slide-board transfer.

The key idea is making slide-board transfers easier by removing barriers that block the transfer edge and access to the wheelchair’s propulsion.

Removable armrests create the needed clearance at the seat edge and open access to the wheels so the chair can be moved as needed during the transfer. With the armrests off, the user can position the body closer to the edge, slide-board between surfaces more smoothly, and two caregivers can assist the transfer without armrests getting in the way. After the transfer, the armrests can be reattached to restore stability for propulsion and daily use.

Fixed or bulky armrests—such as full-length or tubular designs—tend to obstruct the slide-board path and limit how the user and helpers position themselves, making a smooth transfer harder. No armrests reduce lateral support and stability, which isn’t ideal for a controlled slide-board transfer.