Injury patterns among pedestrians using assistive mobility devices.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.10.025
Abstract: INTRODUCTION As the population ages, growing numbers of individuals are turning to assisted mobility devices (AMDs) to maintain independence. These devices often place users in a seated position. Like ambulatory pedestrians, pedestrians seated in an… read more here.
Keywords: injury pattern; seated pedestrians; mobility devices; standing pedestrians ... See more keywords
Addressing challenges for youths with mobility devices in winter conditions
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1239768
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: Winter-related research about the experience of navigating in the urban context has mostly focused on the elderly population with physical disabilities. The aim of this project was to explore potential design solutions to… read more here.
Keywords: winter; design sessions; winter related; mobility devices ... See more keywords
The price of personal mobility: burden of injury and mortality from personal mobility devices in Singapore - a nationwide cohort study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7210-6
Abstract: BackgroundPersonal mobility devices (PMDs) like skate-scooters, electric bicycles (e-bikes) or motorised scooters (e-scooters) have become widely available globally. There are several studies describing the rising incidence of injury from such devices. The aim of our… read more here.
Keywords: risk; mobility; study; personal mobility ... See more keywords
Cost-effectiveness of powered mobility devices for elderly people with disability
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DOI: 10.3109/17483107.2014.1002540
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyse the cost-effectiveness of prescribing powered mobility devices (PMDs) to elderly users. Methods: Forty-five persons participated in the pre- and post-intervention study with a follow-up at… read more here.
Keywords: mobility devices; powered mobility; disability; cost effectiveness ... See more keywords