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Multi-adjustable chairs for children with disabilities

H Pain1, J Pascoe, S Gore

  • 1Disability Equipment Assessment Centre, Southampton General Hospital, UK.

Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology
|July 1, 1996
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Severely disabled children need comfortable, normal-looking seating alternatives to improve social integration. These evaluations show adjustable chairs with special features can meet postural needs, but design improvements are needed.

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Assistive Technology
  • Pediatric Seating Solutions

Background:

  • Increasing demand for aesthetically pleasing and comfortable seating for severely disabled children.
  • Need for seating that promotes relaxation and social integration beyond traditional supportive wheelchairs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate the functional performance of five alternative seating systems for severely disabled children.
  • Identify effective features and assess user satisfaction regarding posture and comfort.
  • Investigate implications of design in meeting user needs.

Main Methods:

  • User-centered evaluation involving 29 children with severe disabilities trying five different chairs.
  • Short-term trials (up to 30 minutes per chair) and a postal survey with 100 responses.

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  • Assessment of postural support, comfort, and effectiveness of chair features.

    • Main Results:

    • Chairs met postural needs for a significant majority (78% in postal survey, 31-72% in short-term evaluation).
    • Adjustability and the availability of special features were identified as crucial for user satisfaction.
    • Evidence of design flaws impacting functionality and user experience was noted.

    Conclusions:

    • Alternative seating systems can effectively address postural needs and enhance social integration for disabled children.
    • Chair adjustability and specialized features are key design elements for this user group.
    • Further research and design refinement are necessary to optimize seating solutions and mitigate poor design implications.