Search for dissertations about: "Wheelchair users"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words Wheelchair users.

2. 1. Wheelchair Passengers and Local Public Transport Vehicles: Perceptions of Safety and Comfort

   Author : Anders Wretstrand; Trafik och väg; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Road transport technology; Public transport; Bus; STS; Perception; Comfort; Wheelchair users; Safety; Vägtransportteknik; Care and help to handicapped; Handikappade; vård och rehabilitering;

   Abstract : Eliciting wheelchair-seated passengers’ perspective of safety and comfort is both useful and mandatory, particularly for researchers, clinicians, transit authorities, and for operators during purchase and use of vehicle technologies in existing and planned future transport systems. Therefore, the overarching objective of this thesis was to delineate the question of safety and comfort as perceived by wheelchair-seated passengers using public transport road vehicles. READ MORE

4. 2. Active wheelchair use in daily life : considerations for mobility and seating

   Author : Kersti Samuelsson; Gunnevi Sundelin; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Introduction: Wheelchair fit and prescription are central in the rehabilitation process of a spinal cord injured client with an impaired walking ability. The knowledge and consequences of wheelchair use in active wheelchair users is deficient, which might lead to unnecessary problems and disabilities. READ MORE

5. 3. Falls in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury : incidence, risks and concerns

   Author : Emelie Butler Forslund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Knowledge about falls and related injuries in persons with spinal cord injuries (SCI) is limited, especially concerning wheelchair users. Further research is required in order to develop future prevention programs, as falls seem to be common and may have serious consequences for persons with SCI. READ MORE

6. 4. 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

7. 5. 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