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A third world wheelchair.

J S Golding1, R H Nathan

  • 1Mona Rehabilitation Institute, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies.

International Disability Studies
|January 1, 1987
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A new wheelchair design prioritizes easy manufacturing, maintenance, and use in developing nations. This accessible mobility device underwent prototype testing and design modifications for production.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Global Health Technology

Background:

  • Limited access to appropriate mobility devices in developing countries.
  • Challenges in manufacturing, maintenance, and usability of standard wheelchairs in resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design a wheelchair optimized for Third World countries.
  • To ensure ease of manufacture, maintenance, and user-friendliness in diverse environments.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptualization and design of a novel wheelchair.
  • Construction and rigorous testing of an experimental prototype.
  • Iterative design modifications based on prototype performance and feedback.

Main Results:

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  • Successful development of a functional wheelchair prototype.
  • Identification of key design modifications for improved production viability.
  • Manufacturing of a production model incorporating design enhancements.

Conclusions:

  • The designed wheelchair is suitable for production and use in developing countries.
  • The study demonstrates a viable approach to creating accessible and sustainable mobility solutions.