Impact of an omni-directional accessible design on caregiver’s wheelchair operability

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of omni-directional accessible (OA) wheelchairs in caregiving environments.
• Evaluation of wheelchair designs in care settings
• Assessment of caregiver experiences and operability
• Comparison of traditional wheelchairs and OA wheelchairs
• OA wheelchairs demonstrated higher operability for caregivers
• Positive feedback from caregivers regarding the design and usability in real-world settings

Abstract