Exploring Powered Wheelchair Users and Their Caregivers' Perspectives on Potential Intelligent Power Wheelchair Use: A Qualitative Study

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作者
Kairy, Dahlia [1 ,2 ]
Rushton, Paula W. [1 ,3 ]
Archambault, Philippe [4 ,5 ]
Pituch, Evelina [1 ]
Torkia, Caryne [4 ]
El Fathi, Anas [6 ]
Stone, Paula [3 ]
Routhier, Francois [7 ,8 ]
Forget, Robert [1 ,2 ]
Demers, Louise [1 ,3 ]
Pineau, Joelle [9 ]
Gourdeau, Richard [6 ]
机构
[1] Univ Montreal, Sch Rehabil, Montreal, PQ H3C 3J7, Canada
[2] Ctr Interdisciplinary Res Rehabil CRIR, Montreal, PQ H3S 2J4, Canada
[3] Inst Univ Geriatrie Montreal CRIUGM, Ctr Rech, Montreal, PQ H3W 1W4, Canada
[4] McGill Univ, Sch Phys & Occupat Therapy, Montreal, PQ H3G 1Y5, Canada
[5] Ctr Interdisciplinary Res Rehabil CRIR, Laval, PQ H7V 1R2, Canada
[6] Polytech Montreal, Montreal, PQ H3C 3A7, Canada
[7] Univ Laval, Fac Med, Dept Rehabil, Quebec City, PQ G1V 0A6, Canada
[8] Inst Readaptat Deficience Phys Quebec IRDPQ, Ctr Interdisciplinary Res Rehabil & Social Integr, Quebec City, PQ G1M 2S8, Canada
[9] McGill Univ, Sch Comp Sci, Montreal, PQ H3A 0E9, Canada
基金
加拿大自然科学与工程研究理事会;
关键词
intelligent power wheelchair; mobility; obstacle-avoidance; path following; navigation; user-centered design; disability; safety; OF-LIFE; PARTICIPATION; USABILITY; BENEFITS;
D O I
10.3390/ijerph110202244
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Power wheelchairs (PWCs) can have a positive impact on user well-being, self-esteem, pain, activity and participation. Newly developed intelligent power wheelchairs (IPWs), allowing autonomous or collaboratively-controlled navigation, could enhance mobility of individuals not able to use, or having difficulty using, standard PWCs. The objective of this study was to explore the perspectives of PWC users (PWUs) and their caregivers regarding if and how IPWs could impact on current challenges faced by PWUs, as well as inform current development of IPWs. A qualitative exploratory study using individual interviews was conducted with PWUs (n = 12) and caregivers (n = 4). A semi-structured interview guide and video were used to facilitate informed discussion regarding IPWs. Thematic analysis revealed three main themes: (1) "challenging situations that may be overcome by an IPW" described how the IPW features of obstacle avoidance, path following, and target following could alleviate PWUs' identified mobility difficulties; (2) "cautious optimism concerning IPW use revealed participants" addresses concerns regarding using an IPW as well as technological suggestions; (3) "defining the potential IPW user" revealed characteristics of PWUs that would benefit from IPW use. Findings indicate how IPW use may help overcome PWC difficulties and confirm the importance of user input in the ongoing development of IPWs.
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页码:2244 / 2261
页数:18
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