Safety analysis of battery-powered ride-on toy car with seat and restraint system modifications

Fraser, Abbey; Bevill, Grant; Lundy, Mary; Aceros, Juan

doi:10.1080/10400435.2020.1829175

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“…Numerous studies have shown that powered mobility can positively contribute to self-initiated mobility, with associated gains in participation and development across cognitive, communication, and self-care domains. 1,11,25 Modified ride-on cars (MROCs) are one temporary mobility device that has shown both feasibility and promising outcomes for children and families in these and other domains. 8,15,16 Gap in the evidence: Researchers and clinicians have been successful in demonstrating early evidence to support MROC use as well as roadmaps for their implementation by many children and families.…”

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“…Modified ride-on cars (MROCs) are a powered mobility option for children with disabilities and their families. MROCs are toy cars that have been modified with a large button switch for easier activation, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping covered with foam for seating support, and a seatbelt or 5-point harness system for safety, depending on the child's medical and postural needs 11,12. Although MROCs are toys, they are often perceived by peers and parents differently from alternative powered mobility options, such as a powered wheelchair 13–16.…”

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“…MROCs are toy cars that have been modified with a large button switch for easier activation, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping covered with foam for seating support, and a seatbelt or 5-point harness system for safety, depending on the child' s medical and postural needs. 11,12 Although MROCs are toys, they are often perceived by peers and parents differently from alternative powered mobility options, such as a powered wheelchair. [13][14][15][16] The MROC literature focuses on establishing that children self-initiate exploration of their environment at a young age, developing appropriate modifications of MROCs for children with disabilities and their families, and caregiver perceptions of MROCs as a powered mobility device.…”

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“…Current evidence: Self-initiated mobility is important for all children but may be significantly reduced or delayed in children with motor disability. Numerous studies have shown that powered mobility can positively contribute to self-initiated mobility, with associated gains in participation and development across cognitive, communication, and self-care domains 1,11,25. Modified ride-on cars (MROCs) are one temporary mobility device that has shown both feasibility and promising outcomes for children and families in these and other domains 8,15,16…”

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Ready, Set, Move! Tracking Children's Modified Ride-On Car Use With a Custom Data Logger

Dean-Hergert,

Papazian,

Barchus

et al. 2023

Pediatric Physical Therapy

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Purpose: To create and implement a next-generation, custom data logger to automatically track modified ride-on car (MROC) use in home and community settings, establish feasibility of long-term remote collection of community MROC use data, describe trends of MROC use, and explore parent perception of the MROC. Methods: In this descriptive study, a custom data logger was constructed and integrated into MROCs using an Arduino Pro-Mini microprocessor to capture real-time use data remotely. Results: It is feasible to automatically track MROC use in home and community settings. On average, MROC use trends appear consistent with caregiver reports and show higher initial use with steadily decreasing frequency over time, and varying bout duration and play session length, despite favorable caregiver perceptions of the cars. Conclusions: Remote tracking of MROC use may decrease burden on busy families and provide clinicians with valuable technology use data.

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