| Postural support strategies of disabled drivers and the effectiveness of postural support aids. | |
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PMID: 17543879 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The paper discusses a series of driving trials that were conducted to investigate postural stability of disabled drivers and to assess the effectiveness of a representative sample of support aids. Twenty-three disabled drivers with varying levels of physical disability and seven non disabled drivers participated in the study. The test car was equipped with transducers to measure vehicle velocity and acceleration (longitudinal and lateral), steering wheel movement and torque, and the bracing forces exerted by the driver on the steering wheel. Video cameras were installed to record postural support strategies and displacement of the driver and to record deviation of the car from the specified path. Subjective data regarding driver attitudes and acceptance were also collected through the administration of questionnaires. Findings from the study showed that support aids significantly improved driving performance and reduced physical exertion to maintain an upright driving position for disabled drivers. However, ergonomics design aspects regarding the ease of use and acceptance of the support aids by the end users were identified as obstacles to their sustained use in everyday driving. |
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Authors:
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Clare Lawton; Sharon Cook; Andrew May; Keith Clemo; Susan Brown |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article Date: 2007-06-01 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Applied ergonomics Volume: 39 ISSN: 0003-6870 ISO Abbreviation: Appl Ergon Publication Date: 2008 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-09-24 Completed Date: 2008-01-02 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0261412 Medline TA: Appl Ergon Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 47-55 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Ergonomics and Safety Research Institute, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK. c.lawton@lboro.ac.uk |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Automobile Driving* Disabled Persons* Great Britain Human Engineering Humans Interviews as Topic Middle Aged Physical Exertion / physiology Posture* Protective Devices* Questionnaires Task Performance and Analysis |
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