Evaluation of a wheelchair prototype with non-conventional, manual propulsion
Evaluation of a wheelchair prototype with non-conventional, manual propulsion
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DOI：
10.1016/j.rehab.2009.12.001
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发表时间：
2010-03-01
影响因子：
4.6
通讯作者：
Kabbara, M.
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作者：
Sarraj, A. Rifai;Massarelli, R.;Kabbara, M.
Objective. - 评价一种新型手轮驱动轮椅的使用者满意度调查问卷的结果，这种轮椅的设计旨在避免与传统手轮驱动相关的不适和潜在的重复性劳损。- 17名参与者填写了一份调查问卷，对他们的传统轮椅和原型轮椅（使用2天后）的舒适度、可调节性、转向/乘坐、机动性、穿越障碍物时的稳定性、安全性、重量、尺寸、便携性和外观进行评价。总体满意度也进行了评分。- 根据使用者问卷调查结果，电动轮椅原型在舒适度、安全性和总体满意度方面被评为明显优于传统轮椅的上级。原型车在尺寸、适应性、外观和通过障碍物方面明显较差。- 我们的结论是原型轮椅是高度可接受的和舒适的，可以推荐给残疾运动员。原型的弱点主要与人体工程学方面有关，这可以在未来的模型中得到改进。(C)2009年Elsevier Masson SAS。All rights reserved.
Objective. - To evaluate the results of a user satisfaction questionnaire on a new type of lever-propelled wheelchair designed to avoid the discomfort and potential repetitive strain injuries related to conventional hand-rim propulsion.Methods. - Seventeen participants filled out a questionnaire to rate their conventional wheelchair and the prototype ( after 2 days' use) in terms of comfort, adjustability, steering/ride, manoeuvrability, stability when crossing obstacles, safety, weight, size, portability and appearance. Overall satisfaction was also scored.Results. - According to the user questionnaire results, the lever-propelled prototype chair was rated as significantly superior than conventional wheelchairs in terms of comfort, safety and overall satisfaction. The prototype was rated significantly inferior in terms of size, adaptability, appearance and crossing obstacles.Conclusion. - We conclude that the prototype wheelchair is highly acceptable and comfortable and can be recommended to disabled sports-persons. The prototype's weak points are mainly related to ergonomic aspects, which could be improved in future models. (C) 2009 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.