Virtual reality simulator for speeding up research on assisted power wheelchair navigation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2017.07.234
Abstract: Objective Some people are prevented from driving a power wheelchair because of cognitive and/or visual impairments. In order to improve their access to mobility, we have developed a driving assistance solution. However, developing and testing… read more here.
Keywords: research; assistance; simulator; power ... See more keywords
Parents’ perceptions of power wheelchair prescription for children with a neuromuscular disorder: a scoping review
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1474496
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: To conduct a scoping review of the published evidence on parents’ perceptions of power wheelchair prescription for children with a neuromuscular disorder and clinicians’ influence on timely wheelchair implementation. Method: Nine electronic databases… read more here.
Keywords: neuromuscular disorder; wheelchair prescription; power wheelchair; wheelchair ... See more keywords
A condensed wheelchair skills training ‘bootcamp’ improves students’ self-efficacy for assessing, training, spotting, and documenting manual and power wheelchair skills
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DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1572231
Abstract: Abstract Objectives: To determine the influence of a bootcamp training approach on students’ self-efficacy for assessing, training, spotting, documenting, and performing manual and power wheelchair skills. Methods: In a pre-post design, students in their final… read more here.
Keywords: self efficacy; manual power; wheelchair skills; power wheelchair ... See more keywords
Estimating power wheelchair battery lifespan based on real-world data
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DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2022.2133182
Abstract: Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to: (1) estimate battery lifespan in power wheelchairs (PWCs) as measured by the length of time until battery replacement occurs and (2) identify factors associated with variability… read more here.
Keywords: power wheelchair; battery; battery lifespan;
“Back into Life—With a Power Wheelchair”: Learning from People with Severe Stroke through a Participatory Photovoice Study in a Metropolitan Area in Germany
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710465
Abstract: Severe stroke leads to permanent changes in everyday life. Many stroke survivors depend on support in community mobility (CM). This leads to restrictions and limited social participation. A power wheelchair (PWC) can enable independent CM… read more here.
Keywords: people severe; power wheelchair; life; stroke survivors ... See more keywords