How many people would benefit from a smart wheelchair?

Simpson, Richard; LoPresti, Edmund F.; Cooper, Rory A.

doi:10.1682/jrrd.2007.01.0015

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“…It has been projected that 61-91% of manual or PWUs could benefit from an intelligent wheelchair, at least some of the time [24]. The perceptions of our participants lend support to this idea from a social participation perspective, in that many felt that use of an IPW could increase opportunities for social participation, positively change the experience, and decrease the risk of accidents.…”

Section: Decreased Risk Of Accidents While Participating In Social Acsupporting

confidence: 52%

The potential impact of intelligent power wheelchair use on social participation: perspectives of users, caregivers and clinicians

Rushton

Kairy

Archambault

et al. 2014

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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Purpose: To explore power wheelchair users', caregivers' and clinicians' perspectives regarding the potential impact of intelligent power wheelchair use on social participation. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with power wheelchair users (n ¼ 12), caregivers (n ¼ 4) and clinicians (n ¼ 12). An illustrative video was used to facilitate discussion. The transcribed interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Three main themes were identified based on the experiences of the power wheelchair users, caregivers and clinicians: (1) increased social participation opportunities, (2) changing how social participation is experienced and (3) decreased risk of accidents during social participation. Conclusion: Findings from this study suggest that an intelligent power wheelchair would enhance social participation in a variety of important ways, thereby providing support for continued design and development of this assistive technology.ä Implications for Rehabilitation An intelligent power wheelchair has the potential to:Increase social participation opportunities by overcoming challenges associated with navigating through crowds and small spaces. Change how social participation is experienced through ''normalizing'' social interactions and decreasing the effort required to drive a power wheelchair. Decrease the risk of accidents during social participation by reducing the need for dangerous compensatory strategies and minimizing the impact of the physical environment.

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Section: Decreased Risk Of Accidents While Participating In Social Acsupporting

confidence: 52%

The potential impact of intelligent power wheelchair use on social participation: perspectives of users, caregivers and clinicians

Rushton

Kairy

Archambault

et al. 2014

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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“…In the institutional setting, an important reason for limited access is driving safety concerns, such as possibly striking older adult residents who are walking and already at high risk of falling [10][11]. For many, currently available power wheelchairs are unable to accommodate their abilities and enable independent mobility [12][13].…”

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Usability testing of multimodal feedback interface and simulated collision-avoidance power wheelchair for long-term-care home residents with cognitive impairments

Wang¹,

Mihailidis²,

Dutta³

et al. 2011

JRRD

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Abstract-Many older adults in long-term-care homes have complex physical and cognitive impairments and have difficulty propelling manual wheelchairs. Power wheelchair use is restricted owing to safety concerns. Power wheelchairs with collisionavoidance features are being developed to enable safe and independent mobility; however, a paucity of information exists on interface features to help users navigate away from obstacles. We developed a system combining an interface with auditory, visual, and haptic feedback and a simulated collision-avoidance power wheelchair. This device allowed the investigator to stop movement of the power wheelchair when users approached obstacles and to deliver feedback to help them navigate. Five long-termcare home residents with mild or moderate cognitive impairments evaluated device usability, which included effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction. Each resident used the device for six 1 h sessions. Observations, feedback interviews, and outcome questionnaires were completed during and after the sessions. We found the device effective in enabling residents to achieve basic driving tasks and self-identified indoor mobility goals. Furthermore, residents perceived workload to be low and were satisfied with the device. Residents also felt that the feedback was useful to help them navigate away from obstacles.

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“…Smart wheelchairs are designed to accommodate individuals with severe disabilities who cannot operate existing power wheelchairs [13]. In detailed reviews of smart wheelchair technologies [13] and their target populations [16], Simpson et al present a segment of users who will benefit from the use of smart wheelchairs.…”

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Clinical evaluation of semiautonomous smart wheelchair architecture (Drive-Safe System) with visually impaired individuals

Sharma

Simpson²,

LoPresti³

et al. 2012

JRRD

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Abstract-Nonambulatory, visually impaired individuals mostly rely on caregivers for their day-to-day mobility needs. The Drive-Safe System (DSS) is a modular, semiautonomous smart wheelchair system aimed at providing independent mobility to people with visual and mobility impairments. In this project, clinical evaluation of the DSS was performed in a controlled laboratory setting with individuals who have visual impairment but no mobility impairment. Their performance using DSS was compared with their performance using a standard cane for navigation assistance. Participants rated their subjective appraisal of the DSS by using the National Aeronautics and Space Administration-Task Load Index inventory. DSS significantly reduced the number and severity of collisions compared with using a cane alone and without increasing the time required to complete the task. Users rated DSS favorably; they experienced less physical demand when using the DSS, but did not feel any difference in perceived effort, mental demand, and level of frustration when using the DSS alone or along with a cane in comparison with using a cane alone. These findings suggest that the DSS can be a safe, reliable, and easy-to-learn and operate independent mobility solution for visually impaired wheelchair users.

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How many people would benefit from a smart wheelchair?

Cited by 205 publications

References 86 publications

The potential impact of intelligent power wheelchair use on social participation: perspectives of users, caregivers and clinicians

The potential impact of intelligent power wheelchair use on social participation: perspectives of users, caregivers and clinicians

Usability testing of multimodal feedback interface and simulated collision-avoidance power wheelchair for long-term-care home residents with cognitive impairments

Clinical evaluation of semiautonomous smart wheelchair architecture (Drive-Safe System) with visually impaired individuals

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