Essays about: "Wheelchair"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 essays containing the word Wheelchair.

  1. 1. Experiences of wheelchair provision in Medellín, Colombia

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Caroline Åbo Kondrup; Monique Søndergaard Bysted Pedersen; [2023]
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  3. 2. Wheelchair Users Relationship to Clothing : A Study of Incorporating Adaptive Clothing in the Fashion Industry, with an Investigation of Adaptive Trousers and its Functional, Aesthetic and Socio-Psychological Qualities

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Kajsa Wallman; Sarah Enocson; [2023]
    Keywords : Adaptive clothing; wheelchair; adaptive trousers; inclusive design; product development; aesthetic perception;

    Abstract : This study investigates the functional and aesthetic needs in adaptive clothes, with emphasis on trousers for wheelchair users. A pair of trousers were provided by Design by Björk to be investigated and distinguish if the desired consumers' needs are met. READ MORE

  4. 3. ANT+ sensors for data gathering : Using wireless technology to elevate the well-being of wheelchair users

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för data- och elektroteknik (2023-)

    Author : Madhat Shahda; [2023]
    Keywords : ANT ; sensor data collection; Human-computerinteraction; Android; Bluetooth; Wheelchair.; ANT; ANT ; Datainsamling med sensorer; Människa-dator interaktion; Android; Bluetooth; rullstol.;

    Abstract : Användare av manuella rullstolar möter ofta betydande utmaningar när det gäller fysisk ansträngning, energiförbrukning och tidsåtgång för att hantera vardagliga situationer. Denna kontinuerliga påfrestning utsätter deras överkropp, särskilt armar och axlar, för stort slitage. READ MORE

  5. 4. Developing a Stroller Concept for use with Wheelchairs

    University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan; Jönköping University/Hälsohögskolan

    Author : Ean Brink; [2023]
    Keywords : Wheelchair Stroller Design Parenting Concept development;

    Abstract : Background & Problem description: Parents with disabilities affecting their ability to ambulate, like spinal cord injuries, struggle to find knowledge and assistive technology that sufficiently satisfies their needs for support while caring for their children. For parents that use wheelchairs, propelling a stroller to safely and securely transport their child is difficult and currently there are very few products that aim to solve this challenge. READ MORE

  6. 5. In search of softness : design strategies for improving walkability and soft mobility in between Spånga station and Rinkebydalen

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Elina Wikström; [2022]
    Keywords : walkability; soft mobility; physical and service environment; relational qualities; design strategies; Stockholm;

    Abstract : For millions of years humans have been walking to move from one space to another. And even though the landscape has changed significantly throughout history, walking remains an essential mode of transport in all environments across the world. READ MORE