Individuals using wheelchairs in motor vehicles often use their wheelchairs as motor vehicle seat. In the study the usability and satisfaction of currently used wheelchair occupant restraint systems (WORS) was evaluated. A group of 31 individuals using wheelchairs were surveyed about the usability and comfort of WORS installed in para-transit, mass-transit and private vehicles. Results from the survey showed that individuals using upper torso and pelvic restraints installed in their private vehicle experience the use of WORS to be quick, easy and comfortable. However, WORS installed in mass-transit and para-transit are often difficult to reach, time consuming to use and uncomfortable to wear due to poor belt fit. Cause of poor belt fit is due to various types of wheeled mobility devices and various sized individuals using a WORS that is mounted in a fixed location to the vehicle structure. The study documents the need for an occupant restraint system solution that is safer, more comfortable, and easier to use independently for a variety of wheelchairs and ocupants sizes traveling with para-transit and mass-transit vehicles.
Usability and satisfaction of wheelchair occupant restraint systems used during motor vehicle transport
Verwendbarkeit von und Zufriedenheit mit Befestigungsgurt-Systemen für Rollstuhl-Insassen während des Transports mit einem Kraftfahrzeug
2001
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