Evaluation of a pushrim-activated, power-assisted wheelchair
Cooper, R. A.; Fitzgerald, S. G.; Boninger, M. L.; Prins, K.; Rentschler, A. J.; Arva, J. et al.: Evaluation of a pushrim-activated, power-assisted wheelchair. I: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2001(82/5), s. 702-708.Language: EngelskSummary: The objective of this study was to evaluate a novel pushrim-activated, power-assisted wheelchair (PAPAW) for compliance with wheelchair standards, metabolic energy cost during propulsion, and ergonomics during selected activities of daily living (ADLs). Conclusion: This study indicated that the PAPAW is compliant with wheelchair standards, reduces the energy demand placed on the user during propulsion, and that subjects rated its ergonomics favorably when compared with their personal wheelchair. PAPAWs may provide manual wheelchairs with a less physiologically stressful means of mobility with few adaptations to the vehicle or home environment.
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