Mobility Aid Type
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The type of mobility aid or assistance a person uses for getting around, drawn from the Washington Group Extended Set on Functioning (WG-ES) MOB_3 checklist. Multi-select: all applicable types should be recorded.
Standard reference
Washington Group Extended Set on Functioning (WG-ES) (https://www.washingtongroup-disability.com/question-sets/wg-extended-set-on-functioning-wg-es/)
Used on WG-ES item MOB_3. Asked only of respondents who reported using equipment or receiving help for getting around (MOB_2 = Yes).
Values
| Code | Label | Standard code | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
cane_or_walking_stick | Cane or walking stick | The person uses a cane or walking stick. | |
walker_or_zimmer_frame | Walker or Zimmer frame | The person uses a walker or Zimmer frame. | |
crutches | Crutches | The person uses crutches. | |
wheelchair_or_scooter | Wheelchair or scooter | The person uses a wheelchair or mobility scooter. | |
artificial_limb | Artificial limb | The person uses an artificial limb (leg or foot). | |
personal_assistance | Personal assistance | The person receives assistance from another person for mobility. | |
other | Other | The person uses another type of mobility aid not listed. |
System mappings
Washington Group Extended Set
System vocabulary: WG-ES MOB_3 mobility aid checklist
| System code | System label | mobility-aid-type value |
|---|---|---|
A | Cane or walking stick | cane_or_walking_stick |
B | Walker or Zimmer frame | walker_or_zimmer_frame |
C | Crutches | crutches |
D | Wheelchair or scooter | wheelchair_or_scooter |
E | Artificial limb (leg/foot) | artificial_limb |
F | Someone's assistance | personal_assistance |
G | Other (please specify) | other |
Referenced by this vocabulary
- WG-ES Washington Group on Disability Statistics, 2022