2020
A novel portable and cost-efficient wheelchair training roller for persons with disabilities in economically disadvantaged settings: the EasyRoller
Scheffers MF, Ottesen TD, Kaye LH, Ayala K, Kadakia SM, Buckley JM, Tuakli-Wosornu YA. A novel portable and cost-efficient wheelchair training roller for persons with disabilities in economically disadvantaged settings: the EasyRoller. Disability And Rehabilitation Assistive Technology 2020, 17: 681-686. PMID: 32880508, DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2020.1807622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-resource settingsPhysical activityTraining rollerQuality of lifePhysical activity participationLow-resource areasCardiorespiratory fitnessChronic diseasesPhysical healthWheelchair usersExercise equipmentWheelchair athletesTraining devicePara-athletesDisadvantaged settingsActivity participationAthletesDisabilitySports performanceHealthPopulationSettingPersonsRehabilitationExercise
2019
Design and development of mobility equipment for persons with disabilities in low-resource and tropical settings: bamboo wheelchairs
Scheffers MF, Ayala K, Ottesen TD, Tuakli-Wosornu YA. Design and development of mobility equipment for persons with disabilities in low-resource and tropical settings: bamboo wheelchairs. Disability And Rehabilitation Assistive Technology 2019, 16: 377-383. PMID: 31795784, DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1695962.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWheelchair usersAdaptability of equipmentHot glue gunKey design propertiesIterative design processTropical settingsPhysical health benefitsDesign processLocal tailorsUser needsFinal prototypeMobility equipmentDesign propertiesWheelchair prototypeMaximum independenceDesignUser feedbackPhysical activityWheel componentMobility devicesExpert consultationMobilityVariable terrainUsersSleeker
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