Person transfer assist systems: a literature review.

Journal: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
Published Date: Apr 1, 2021

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Novel developments in the robotics field have produced systems that can support person wheelchair transfers, maximize safety and reduce caregiver burden. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe these systems, their usability (or satisfaction), the context for which they have been or can be used and how they have been evaluated to determine evidence for their effectiveness.

Authors

  • Sivashankar Sivakanthan
    Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Eline Blaauw
    Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Mark Greenhalgh
    From the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (MG, HK, SB, SA, TMC, GGG, AMK, RAC); and Human Engineering Research Laboratories, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Health Care System, and University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (MG, JML, JB, HK, SB, SA, ND, TMC, GGG, AMK, RAC).
  • Alicia M Koontz
  • Riemer Vegter
    Centre for Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
  • Rory A Cooper

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