| Citation: |
Cooper, R. A., Boninger, M. L., Cooper, R., Fitzgerald, S. G., & Kellerher, A. (2004). Preliminary assessment of a prototype advanced mobility device in the work environment of veterans with spinal cord injury.
NeuroRehabilitation, 19
(2),
161-170.
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| Title: |
Preliminary assessment of a prototype advanced mobility device in the work environment of veterans with spinal cord injury |
| Authors: |
Cooper, R. A., Boninger, M. L., Cooper, R., Fitzgerald, S. G., & Kellerher, A. |
| Year: |
2004 |
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Journal/Publication:
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NeuroRehabilitation |
| Publisher: |
IOS Press |
| Full text: |
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15201475
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| Peer-reviewed? |
Yes
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| NIDILRR-funded? |
Yes
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Research design:
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Single subject design
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| Background: |
Many environments are not accessible to individuals that use wheelchairs for ambulation. |
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Purpose:
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The purpose of this study was to collect data on the potential for the Independence 3000 IBOT Transporter to improve employment satisfaction of veterans who use wheelchairs to work. |
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Setting:
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Various offices made up the setting. |
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Study sample: |
Subjects were recruited from the Washington Office of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Four male veterans with traumatic spinal cord injury were selected to participate in the study. |
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Intervention:
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The intervention was the use of the IBOT in the work setting to hold eye-level discussions with colleagues, climb stairs, ascend steep ramps, and negotiate curbs. |
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Control or comparison condition:
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There was no control or comparison condition. |
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Data collection and analysis:
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Observations were made by trained clinicians and participants responded to a survey. |
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Findings:
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Half of the users felt that the IBOT would help them at work and all users felt it should be made available to veterans who use wheelchairs. |
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Conclusions:
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A larger study should be conducted to determine if the IBOT affects work performance and the ability to return to work. |