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Book:
Magazin:
Project Description:
Internet Resource:
Area(s) of Application:
Product Development
Relevant Player(s):
Manufacturer, Dealer, Enduser, University
Thematic Issue(s):
Methods / Strategies
Methods/Strategies:
Focus Groups / User Groups, Questionnaires, Interviews
An Evaluation of Children's Upholstered Chairs to Provide Objective
Information to Assist User, Carer and Prescriber Choice
The European Context For Assistive Technology, Assistive Technology
Research Series
Author:
H. Pain, J. Pascoe, S. Gore, D. L. McLellan, S. Jackson
Abstract:
Children with disabilities are prescribed supportive seating
to prevent or minimise deformity and provide a posture that
facilitates upper limb function, head control and social interaction.
Currently there is no objective evaluative information about
these special seating to inform users, carers or prescribers
when making decisions.
A study has been undertaken using 5 adjustable upholstered chairs.
User, carer and therapist evaluations concerning comfort, support
for adequate posture, appearance, chair function and the user's
functional abilities for all 5 chairs were obtained. 29 children
aged 4-17 had an assessment session prior to testing the chairs.
The therapists, child and/or carer filled in questionnaires
concerning satisfaction with the chair, comfort, appearance
etc. The data were analysed qualitatively or quantitatively
as appropriate using qualitative examination methods and SPSS.PC
respectively.
Editor:
I. Placencia Porrero, R. Puig de la Bellacasa
Publisher:
IOS Press
,
Amsterdam
,
1995
ISBN / ISSN:
9051992203
Relevant Pages:
70-73
Name of Institution
Disability Equipment Assessment Centre, University Rehabilitation
Research Unit Southampton
European Context:
2nd TIDE Congress, 26-28 April 1995, Paris
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