Results 11 to 20 of about 55,723 (301)
Wheelchair-based game design for older adults [PDF]
, 2013 Few leisure activities are accessible to institutionalized older adults using wheelchairs; in consequence, they experience lower levels of perceived health than able-bodied peers.
Baalam M. +4 more
core +3 more sources
Assistive Handlebar Based on Tactile Sensors: Control Inputs and Human Factors
Sensors, 2018 Tactile sensors can be used to build human-machine interfaces, for instance in isometric joysticks or handlebars. When used as input sensor device for control, questions arise related to the contact with the human, which involve ergonomic aspects.
Andrés Trujillo-León +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2020 Background and Purpose: One emerging power mobility device (PMD) option that has gained recognition as a means for a cost-effective introduction to power mobility for young children is the battery powered modified ride-on toy car. Many groups, nationally
Juan Aceros, Mary Lundy
doaj +1 more source
Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu, 2021 In recent years, electric powered wheelchairs have become indispensable in long-term care. Up so far, many electrically powered wheelchairs have been developed to reduce the burden of caregivers, in which omnidirectional electrically powered wheelchairs ...
Riki TAJIMA, Peirang LI, Chi ZHU
doaj +1 more source
Evaluation of lightweight wheelchairs using ANSI/RESNA testing standards [PDF]
, 2013 Lightweight wheelchairs are characterized by their low cost and limited range of adjustment. Our study evaluated three different folding lightweight wheelchair models using the American National Standards Institute/Rehabilitation Engineering Society of ...
Cooper, R +4 more
core +1 more source
Problematic clinical features of powered wheelchair users with severely disabling multiple sclerosis [PDF]
, 2014 This article is made available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund. Copyright @ 2014 Informa UK Ltd.Purpose: The aim of this study is to describe the clinical features of powered wheelchair users with severely disabling multiple sclerosis (MS)
Andrew O. Frank +9 more
core +1 more source
Changes in the quality of life in severely disabled people following provision of powered indoor/outdoor chairs [PDF]
, 2003 Purpose:To determine the benefits for patients who received an Electric Powered Indoor/outdoor Chair (EPIOC) and to quantify their perceived changes to their quality of life.
Davies, A, De Souza, LH, Frank, AO
core +1 more source
Design and evaluation of an alternative wheelchair control system for dexterity disabilities
Healthcare Technology Letters, 2019 This work details the design and development of a novel 3D printed, modular alternative wheelchair control system for powered wheelchair users afflicted with dexterity inhibiting disorders, which mechanically interfaces directly with the installed ...
Samuel Oliver, Asiya Khan
doaj +1 more source
Wheelchair market trends for people with disabilities in Paraguay: year 2022. [PDF]
Población y Desarrollo, 2023 This research gathers historical information about the supply and demand of wheelchairs in Paraguay and its projection. Indeed, the main objective of the work, is to determine the market trends of wheelchairs for people with disabilities in Paraguay ...
Gustavo Ortiz +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Designing wheelchair-based movement games [PDF]
, 2015 People using wheelchairs have access to fewer sports and other physically stimulating leisure activities than nondisabled persons, and often lead sedentary lifestyles that negatively influence their health.
Birk, Max +5 more
core +1 more source