State of the Science Workshop on Wheelchair Transportation Safety

Karg, Patricia; Buning, Mary Ellen; Bertocci, Gina; Fuhrman, Susan I.; Hobson, Douglas; Manary, Miriam A.; Schneider, Lawrence W.; Roosmalen, Linda van

doi:10.1080/10400430903175663

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“…A state-of-the-science workshop on wheelchair transportation safety identified that the top-ranked strategy for moving forward with alternative wheelchair securement concepts that improve usability and independent use in public transit was to conduct broad-based, private, and federally sponsored demonstration projects of these technologies with high stakeholder involvement and wide dissemination of results [20]. This article responds to the need identified by the workshop.…”

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User evaluation of three wheelchair securement systems in large accessible transit vehicles

Roosmalen¹,

Karg²,

Hobson³

et al. 2011

JRRD

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Abstract-Ease of use, comfort, security, and independent use of three types of wheelchair securement systems were evaluated in a large accessible transit vehicle by 20 wheelchair and scooter users. The securement systems included a 4-point tie-down system, a prototype autodocking system, and a prototype rear-facing wheelchair passenger (RF-WP) system. Study participants took a 15-minute city ride and completed a survey. Participants responded positively to the autodocking and RF-WP systems that were quicker and easier to use and allowed more independent use than the 4-point tie-down system (p < 0.001). There was concern regarding the RF-WP system that rear-facing travel made it more difficult to see upcoming stops and was less comfortable than a forward-facing ride and that the system may damage wheelchair wheels during use. The majority of participants preferred using an autodocking system because it allowed secure and independent forward-facing travel. Participants found it undesirable, however, that a wheelchair-mounted docking adaptor was needed to use the autodocking system. Study results indicate a need for improved securement systems for forward-facing use that do not require a wheelchair adaptation and can be easily and independently used by wheelchair and scooter users.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 89%

User evaluation of three wheelchair securement systems in large accessible transit vehicles

Roosmalen¹,

Karg²,

Hobson³

et al. 2011

JRRD

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“…A natural tendency to avoid delays and minimize inconvenience to others can also induce unsafe behaviour such as opting not to secure the wheelchair, avoiding assistance with using the access ramps, or hurrying through with ramp ascent and descent and thereby comprising individual safety. Previous studies suggest high prevalence of misuse or non-use of the wheelchair tie-down system in the field [7,48,49,50,51] placing wheeled mobility device users at an increased risk of injury during travel [52]. While the usability of these systems has been studied extensively, other inefficiencies in the boarding process such as ramp ascent and interior circulation could result in avoiding tasks related to wheelchair and occupant securement, which may be perceived as unnecessary or optional in an attempt to minimize further delay.…”

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Self-reported difficulty and preferences of wheeled mobility device users for simulated low-floor bus boarding, interior circulation and disembarking

D’Souza

Paquet

Lenker

et al. 2017

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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Understanding transit usability barriers, perceptions and preferences among wheeled mobility users is an important consideration for clinicians who recommend mobility-related device interventions to those who use public transportation. Implications for Rehabilitation In order to maximize community participation opportunities for wheeled mobility users, clinicians should consider potential public transit barriers during the processes of wheelchair device selection and skills training. Usability barriers experienced by wheeled mobility device users on transit vehicles differ by mobility device type and vehicle configurations. Full-scale environment simulations are an effective means of identifying usability barriers and design needs in people with mobility impairments and may provide an alternative model for determining readiness for using fixed route buses or eligibility for paratransit.

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“…The set of ISO standards also includes 10865-2 that specifically addresses wheelchair spaces in LATVs for forward-facing passengers and places a high emphasis on independent use. These standards currently include test protocols for frontal and rear impacts only that were developed and modified using results of multiple test programs [5,[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24].…”

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A Literature Review of Wheelchair Transportation Safety Relevant to Automated Vehicles

Klinich

Manary

Orton

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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This literature review summarizes wheelchair transportation safety, focusing on areas pertinent to designing automated vehicles (AVs) so they can accommodate people who remain seated in their wheelchairs for travel. In these situations, it is necessary to secure the wheelchair to the vehicle and provide occupant protection with a Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint System (WTORS). For this population to use AVs, a WTORS must be crashworthy for use in smaller vehicles, able to be used independently, and adaptable for a wide range of wheelchair types. Currently available WTORS do not have these characteristics, but a universal docking interface geometry and prototype automatic seatbelt donning systems have been developed. In the absence of government regulations that address this situation, RESNA and ISO have developed voluntary industry standards to define design and performance criteria to achieve occupant protection levels for wheelchair-seated passengers that are similar to those provided by conventional vehicle seats.

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State of the Science Workshop on Wheelchair Transportation Safety

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

User evaluation of three wheelchair securement systems in large accessible transit vehicles

User evaluation of three wheelchair securement systems in large accessible transit vehicles

Self-reported difficulty and preferences of wheeled mobility device users for simulated low-floor bus boarding, interior circulation and disembarking

A Literature Review of Wheelchair Transportation Safety Relevant to Automated Vehicles

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