Goal satisfaction improves with individualized powered wheelchair skills training

MacGillivray, Megan K.; Sawatzky, Bonita; Miller, William C.; Routhier, François; Kirby, R. Lee

doi:10.1080/17483107.2017.1353651

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“…Training is an essential component in the use of new technologies (Peek et al, 2016), as well as to ensure a standard knowledge of operating powered mobility devices. Studies have shown the importance of training to reduce injury rates, increase confidence with wheelchair use, and increase participation within social groups (Kirby et al, 2015;MacGillivray, Sawatzky, Miller, Routhier, & Kirby, 2018). There was consensus that clear communication was keywhether it addressed procedural rules, safety or device training, or data.…”

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Views of wheelchair users and caregivers regarding a passive safety monitoring system for electric powered wheelchair operators with cognitive impairment

Kearns

Becker

Condon

et al. 2019

Assistive Technology

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The opinions of cognitively intact current wheelchair users and their professional caregivers were solicited to explore acceptability of the concept of a passive electric wheelchair-mounted movement monitor to track driving safety and cognitive impairment. Two focus groups of electric wheelchair users (N = 9), and two focus groups of staff caregivers (N = 8) were conducted at a congregate care facility. Participants also completed a questionnaire examining their perceptions of the concept. The results indicated most wheelchair users and staff caregivers were receptive to the idea of a passive safety monitoring system for wheelchairs to detect cognitive impairment. Three main and interrelated themes emerged regarding how the device could promote safety, how such a system might infringe upon the users' autonomy, and how and to whom the cognitive state information should be communicated. Legal, training, and marketing issues reflected similar concerns over balancing autonomy with safety issues. If successfully addressed, it appears there would be support for the device's use not only for older adults in institutional settings, but perhaps also among community living younger and older adults. A passive safety monitoring system for wheelchairs is acceptable to wheelchair users and can be successfully marketed if developers balance autonomy and safety concerns.

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Views of wheelchair users and caregivers regarding a passive safety monitoring system for electric powered wheelchair operators with cognitive impairment

Kearns

Becker

Condon

et al. 2019

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“…When eligible users are involved, there are many causes of limitations and not every user is able to wear an HMD. Thus, an adaptive and flexible environment, that allows the therapist to set up individualized protocols and to assess users distinctly, caring about their impairments in real-time is needed [12].…”

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The Augmented Reality Telerehabilitation System for Powered Wheelchair User’s Training

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Valentini²,

Mattioli

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Many people worldwide have been experimenting a decrease in their mobility as a result of aging, accidents and degenerative diseases. In many cases, a Powered Wheelchair (PW) is an alternative help. Currently in Brazil, patients can receive a PW from the Unified Health System, following prescription criteria. However, they do not have an appropriate previous training for driving the PW. Consequently, users might suffer accidents since a customized training protocol is not available. Nevertheless, due to financial and/or health limitations, many users are unable to attend a rehabilitation center. To overcome these limitations, we developed an Augmented Reality Telerehabilitation System Architecture based on the Power Mobility Road Test (PMRT) for supporting PW user's training. In this system, the therapists can remotely customize and evaluate training tasks and the user can perform the training in safer conditions. The video stream and data transfer between each environment were made possible through UDP (User Datagram Protocol). To evaluate and present the system architecture potential, a preliminary test was conducted with 3 spinal cord injury participants. They performed 3 basic training protocols defined by a therapist. The following metrics were adopted for evaluation: number of control commands; elapsed time; number of collisions; biosignals. Also, a questionary was used to evaluate system features. Preliminary results demonstrated the specific needs of individuals using a PW thanks to adopted metrics (qualitative and emotional). Results have shown the need for a training system with customizable protocols to fulfill these needs. User's evaluation demonstrates that the combination of AR techniques with PMRT adaptations, increases user's well-being after training sessions. Furthermore, a training experience helps users to overcome their displacement problems, as well as for appointing challenges before large scale use. This system architecture allows further studies on telerehabilitation of PW users training.

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“…In this context, a Powered Wheelchair (PW) is one of the most important Assistive Technology Devices (ATDs) to aid in recovering their autonomy in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Life (AIVD) (MACGILLIVRAY et al, 2018;SCHERER;FEDERICI, 2015). However, not everybody has conditions to acquire such device (ARLATI et al, 2019;VAILLAND et al, 2019;CARO;COSTA;CRUZ, 2018).…”

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An Augmented Reality-based Telerehabilitation Architecture for Supporting the Training of Powered Wheelchair Users

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We often believe that we develop a job for someone, to benefit someone! However, in the middle of the process, we are feeling that we are the ones being worked. About how to look, how to develop our feelings and sensibility, in the strengthening of ties, which makes us grow as human beings. I thank of my entire self, for having had the opportunity to be with each one of you, volunteers, professionals, who enriched me and made it possible, to better understand one of these facets of the silent pain experienced by the powered wheelchair users.

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Goal satisfaction improves with individualized powered wheelchair skills training

Cited by 14 publications

References 7 publications

Views of wheelchair users and caregivers regarding a passive safety monitoring system for electric powered wheelchair operators with cognitive impairment

Views of wheelchair users and caregivers regarding a passive safety monitoring system for electric powered wheelchair operators with cognitive impairment

The Augmented Reality Telerehabilitation System for Powered Wheelchair User’s Training

An Augmented Reality-based Telerehabilitation Architecture for Supporting the Training of Powered Wheelchair Users

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