Electronic wheelchairs
Record number: 434
Last update: March 2018
Type of document: Lectures
Last update: March 2018
Type of document: Lectures
Author: Saruggia M
Editorial data: Dispense Corso di Alta Formazione "Tecnologie per l'Autonomia". Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Year of publication: 2018
Abstract:
(text automatically translated from Italian) The lesson illustrates the basic elements for the selection and customization of the power wheelchair. The first lesson outlines the possible candidates for this help and describes the main characteristics of use, highlighting the differences with the manual wheelchair, and finally provides an overview of the most common types of power wheelchairs. Are highlighted technical characteristics, which affect the choice depending on the environment of use, such as the type of traction; also discusses the alternative commands based on the residual function of the user. Is then described and commented on an Experimental Protocol for the supply of the power wheelchair for outdoor use, including neuropsychological tests and practical driving tests on internal and external routes. The protocol was drawn up in collaboration with the Milan ASL, to verify the fitness to drive.
(text automatically translated from Italian) The lesson illustrates the basic elements for the selection and customization of the power wheelchair. The first lesson outlines the possible candidates for this help and describes the main characteristics of use, highlighting the differences with the manual wheelchair, and finally provides an overview of the most common types of power wheelchairs. Are highlighted technical characteristics, which affect the choice depending on the environment of use, such as the type of traction; also discusses the alternative commands based on the residual function of the user. Is then described and commented on an Experimental Protocol for the supply of the power wheelchair for outdoor use, including neuropsychological tests and practical driving tests on internal and external routes. The protocol was drawn up in collaboration with the Milan ASL, to verify the fitness to drive.