Search for dissertations about: "powered wheelchair"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words powered wheelchair.

2. 1. Powered mobility device use: participation and accessibility

   Author : Cecilia Pettersson; Susanne Iwarsson; Åse Brandt; Eva Månsson Lexell; Aktivt och hälsosamt åldrande; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; autonomy; environmental barrier; focus groups; housing adaptation; housing enabler; independence; mobility; mobility-related participation; occupational therapy; powered scooter; powered wheelchair; spinal cord injury; Occupational therapy;

   Abstract : This thesis elucidates the use of powered mobility devices in a Swedish context. The overall aim was to increase and deepen the knowledge on powered mobility device use in relation to participation and accessibility in different environments and among different user groups, with a specific focus on independence and autonomy. READ MORE

4. 2. Semi-Autonomous Navigation of Powered Wheelchairs : 2D/3D Sensing and Positioning Methods

   Author : Cristian Vilar; Mattias O'Nils; Silvia Krug; Nicolas Ragot; Mittuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; 3D object recognition; YOLO; YOLO-Tiny; 3DHOG; Histogram-of-Oriented-Gradients; ModelNet40; Feature descriptor; Intel RealSense; Depth camera; Wheelchair;

   Abstract : Autonomous driving and assistance systems have become a reality for the automotive industry to improve driving safety in the car. Hence, the cars use a variety of sensors, cameras and image processing techniques to measure their surroundings and control their direction, braking and speed for obstacle avoidance or autonomously driving applications. READ MORE

5. 3. The significance of assistive devices in the daily life of persons with stroke and their spouses

   Author : Ingvor Pettersson; Gerd Ahlström; Kristina Törnquist; Lena Borell; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; stroke; spouse; next of kin; assistive devices; assistive technology; powered wheelchair; lifeworld; phenomenology; lived experience; activity; participation; quality of life; outcome; ICF; IPPA; WHODAS II; PIADS; Euroqol-5D; occupational therapy; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Occupational therapy; Arbetsterapi; Vårdvetenskap med inriktning arbetsterapi; Nursing Science w. Occupational Therapy Focus;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this research project was to explore and describe the significance of assistive devices in daily life. The project involves two qualitative and two quantitative studies. Three of these studies were from the perspective of persons with stroke and one from the perspective of spouses of persons with stroke. READ MORE

6. 4. Driving to Learn. The process of growing consciousness of tool use - a grounded theory of de-plateauing

   Author : Lisbeth Nilsson; Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ; Social sciences; Samhällsvetenskaper; rehabilitation; revalidation; kinesitherapy; Physical medicine; arbetsmiljömedicin; Yrkesmedicin; industrial medicine; Occupational health; assessment; outcome; profound cognitive disabilities; powered wheelchair; joystick; well-being; control; self-awareness; growth; facilitate; activity; occupation;

   Abstract : The Driving to Learn project explored possible achievements of training people with cognitive disabilities in a joystick-operated powered wheelchair utilizing the grounded theory approach. Theoretical sampling led the concomitant collection and analysis of data. READ MORE

7. 5. Outcomes of Rollator and Powered Wheelchair Interventions - User Satisfaction and Participation

   Author : Åse Brandt; Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; rehabilitation; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ; revalidation; Physical medicine; kinesitherapy; Rasch analysis.; The QUEST; Mobility; Older people; Outcomes evaluation; ICF; Occupational therapy; Assistive technology;

   Abstract : Rollator and powered wheelchair interventions are often applied to make participation possible for citizens with limited walking capacity. However, the research-based knowledge about outcomes is insufficient for societal prioritisation purposes and for quality development of assistive technology within occupational therapy contexts. READ MORE