Mapping wheelchair functions and their associated functional elements for stair climbing accessibility: a systematic review

Verma, Abhishek Kumar; Shrivastava, Siddhant; Ramkumar, J.

doi:10.1080/17483107.2022.2075476

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“…This analysis has revealed a growth in interest in this theme in the recent period. The most relevant issues that have been addressed, including the effectiveness and usage, are the importance of the internet and EAT in ATs [44,45,53,55,60], AT technologies for cognitive and communication disabilities [47,49,52,54,56,58,61], and for motor disability [46,50]. An important space has been dedicated to the ICF, in line with what has been shown by direct research.…”

Section: The Contribution Of the Umbrella Reviewmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…The research reported 19 systematic reviews [43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61]. Almost all the reviews dealt with aspects of effectiveness and/or acceptance in some way, and several also dealt with multiple issues at the same time.…”

Section: The Outcome Of the Narrative Review Based On The Umbrella Re...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Two studies [46,50] specifically addressed the empowerment of people with motor disabilities using assistive technology solutions. However, the studies reported in Section 3.3.1 [43,48,57] also touched on this field, although to a lesser extent and from a different angle.…”

Section: Empowering Motor Disabilities Through Assistive Technology S...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The review discussed in [46] analyzed wheelchair design, particularly in terms of navigating stairs and flat surfaces. It revealed a gap in meeting wheelchair users' functional needs, as the existing literature primarily concentrated on stair-climbing ability while neglecting safety, comfort, and maneuverability.…”

Section: Empowering Motor Disabilities Through Assistive Technology S...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Promoting Universal Equitable Accessibility: An Overview on the Impact of Assistive Technology in the UN, UNICEF, and WHO Web Portals

Simeoni,

Pirrera,

Meli

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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The number of people with disabilities and frailties who need support and assistance is increasing. Assistive technologies (ATs) are increasingly playing a central role in supporting people with disabilities and frailties. The study investigated the impact of the ATs on the websites of the UN, UNICEF, and WHO in terms of proposed activities and actions. The methodology proposed was based on two points of view: (1) A formal process to directly select elements in the institutional webs of the UN, UNICEF, and WHO. (2) A formal process for a complementary literature narrative review based on an umbrella review of Pubmed and Scopus. A standard checklist and a qualification process were applied. The outcome reported 35 documents from the direct search on the web and 19 systematic reviews for the complimentary literature overview. The direct search returned documents related to initiatives focused on the following: The tailoring of the ATs to a person based on international guidelines and specific monitoring initiatives of the AT introduction/access based on surveys both at the population and system/government level with the publication of the data/metadata in an observatory. Dissemination initiatives of both the culture of ATs (e.g., catalog, guidelines, reports, congresses) and of recommendations. The literature overview contributed more specifically to the use and effectiveness of categories of ATs. Both direct research and the literature overview have shown a consistent growth in interest in ATs. The initiatives of the UN, UNICEF, and WHO have been consistent with the institutional role and aimed at improving the diffusion of ATs through capillary monitoring, which is not free from obstacles, and a diffusion of the culture and rational use of ATs. The narrative review shows also the important role of research in monitoring the development, use, and effectiveness of devices, strategies, and support of international institutional initiatives. Important initiatives have been launched internationally on AT in terms of monitoring, dissemination, and improvement in access. However, it is necessary to consider and face the obstacles that limit these initiatives.

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confidence: 97%

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Section: Empowering Motor Disabilities Through Assistive Technology S...mentioning

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Promoting Universal Equitable Accessibility: An Overview on the Impact of Assistive Technology in the UN, UNICEF, and WHO Web Portals

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Meli

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Modeling and Design of a Stair Climbing Wheelchair with Pose Estimation and Adjustment

Sharma

Pillai

Borvorntanajanya

et al. 2022

J Intell Robot Syst

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Development of a therblig-based evaluation methodology for accessible product: a case study of spinal-cord impaired users

Lee

Kim

Yun

2023

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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Mapping wheelchair functions and their associated functional elements for stair climbing accessibility: a systematic review

Cited by 4 publications

References 101 publications

Promoting Universal Equitable Accessibility: An Overview on the Impact of Assistive Technology in the UN, UNICEF, and WHO Web Portals

Promoting Universal Equitable Accessibility: An Overview on the Impact of Assistive Technology in the UN, UNICEF, and WHO Web Portals

Modeling and Design of a Stair Climbing Wheelchair with Pose Estimation and Adjustment

Development of a therblig-based evaluation methodology for accessible product: a case study of spinal-cord impaired users

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