Independent Wheelchair Transfers in the Built Environment: How Transfer Setup Impacts Performance Phase 2: Final Report

Two Step Transfers Attainable Heights

Among the participants that were able to complete the two step transfers, the 5th percentile were able to transfer to a second platform that was 3 inches higher than the first platform for the adjacent transfer and 2 inches higher for the ramp transfer. The 5th percentile of participants could transfer to a platform that was 2 inches lower than the first platform for both the adjacent  and the ramp transfers. The 95th percentile could transfer to a second platform that was 8 inches higher and lower than the first platform for both the adjacent and ramp transfers. 

Table 10. Maximum attainable height difference in two step transfer percentiles (in inches)