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Design refinement
Researchers refined a previously designed manual standing wheelchair intended to remain mobile while the user stands. The paper says commercially available manual standing wheelchairs are immobile in that position, potentially limiting their utility. The redesign aimed to broaden access to the mobile-in-standing concept. It used a powered sit-to-stand system, requiring substantial wheelchair changes to support mobility during standing.
Take-home evaluation
The report describes a two-month take-home study involving 11 Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders. Three participants had tetraplegia and, according to the paper, would not have been able to use the earlier non-powered sit-to-stand system. The evaluation therefore included people who could not use the earlier design, but the available summary does not describe a larger comparison group.
Reported user feedback
Participants reported high satisfaction with durability, safety, comfort, ease of use and effectiveness. However, they were generally dissatisfied with the wheelchair’s size and weight, identifying further refinement as necessary. The record summarizes an abstract rather than reviewing the full paper, so these findings describe the reported device study and should not be treated as treatment recommendations or evidence that the wheelchair suits every user.
