WHEELCHAIR CUSHIONS. SUMMARY REPORT

This report presents a summary of the functions of a wheelchair cushion, and of what to look for when choosing the most suitable cushion for an individual user. A classification of cushions covers foam, gel, water, air, silicore padding, sheepskin, and hard-based cushions. A field study covering 45 people with different handicaps, different wheelchairs and different lifestyles, is described. (TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Department of Health and Social Security, England

  Number 2 Site, Manchester Road
  Haywood, Lancashire,   England 
• Authors:
  • Jay, P
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 54 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Comfort; Crash cushions; Economic efficiency; Equipment; Persons with disabilities; Wheelchairs
• Uncontrolled Terms: Criteria; Efficiency; Selecting; Selection
• Old TRIS Terms: Cushions
• ITRD Terms: 9138: Comfort; 1726: Disabled person; 5911: Efficiency; 3674: Equipment; 9072: Selection
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Society; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00452850
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1986 12:00AM