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Evaluation of Failsafe Wheelchair Brake for Users with Memory Loss in Clinical Use: Short-Term Evaluation of Function
Misato Nihei, Rina Ishiwata, Genbu Deguchi, Michiko Misegawa, Takenobu Inoue
41 - 46
10.3233/978-1-60750-042-1-41
Assistive Technology Research Series
Volume 25: Assistive Technology from Adapted Equipment to Inclusive Environments
Abstract

In developing new assistive technologies, we need to evaluate their clinical efficacy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a protocol devised for evaluating the efficacy of new assistive devices. This paper describes the short-term evaluation of a new, simple, failsafe brake for wheelchairs that reduces the risk of falls during patient transfer, as a case study. The evaluation confirmed the activation of the brake during patient transfer and deactivation during travel. This short-term evaluation confirms the effectiveness of the protocol and informs our plan for a long-term evaluation.

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