Result of a user inquiry for the improvement of hand propelled wheelchairs
Blohmke, F.; Boenick, U.; Grazianski, T.; Nietert, M.
Zeitschrift für Orthopadie und ihre Grenzgebiete 113(2): 264-270
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-3220 PMID: 124521 Document Number: 88311
The contribution describes the results of an inquiry of handicapped wheelchair drivers which have been compiled by evaluating 3482 questionnaires with 268,144 informations using an IBM 1130 computer. Divided into "rim" and "lever" propulsion the driving quality, the manoeuvrability, the seat comfort, problems of driving mechanism and the transportation suitability as well as the wear of the vehicles are analysed. Finally some recommendations for the design of future wheelchair models are given on the basis of the observed drawbacks.