While there appears to be a growing body of literature on transfers there is scarce evidence related to the impact of setup on the performance of independent transfers....
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Conclusions
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M301.2.3 Transfer Sides
The transfer surface shall be located to provide options to transfer from a mobility device onto one short side (depth) and one long side (width) of the surface....
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M301.2.4 Unobstructed Transfer
Each transfer surface shall provide two unobstructed sides for patient transfer. EXCEPTIONS: 1....
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Clear Floor and Turning Space Inside Examination Rooms
The exam table must have sufficient clear floor space next to it so that an individual using a wheelchair can approach the side of the table for transfer onto it....
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3.2 Getting on the Table
When she arrived, she discovered that the table was not really accessible, it only lowered slightly and she couldn’t transfer onto it by herself. ...
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Seat Heights
Seat Heights: Transfer platforms in play areas need to be between 11 and 18 inches maximum above the ground (ADA-ABA Section 1008.3.1.2)[7]....
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Seat width and depth
Seat width and depth: ADA-ABA currently requires a minimum entry point of 24 inches for transfer steps in play (Section 1008.3.1.1) [7] and pool areas (Section 1009.4.5) [7]. ...
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M302.2.5 Unobstructed Transfer
Each transfer side complying with M302.2.4 shall provide unobstructed access to transfer surfaces. EXCEPTIONS: 1....
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Ramp
Ramp: A ramped surface was designed to insert between two steps and serve as an integrated sliding board to assist with the transfers by bridging the gap between steps. ...
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Grab bars
Grab bars: Section 609 of the ADA-ABA standards [7] includes provisions for grab bars in areas where transfers are expected....
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Backrests
Backrests: The backrest design for platform 1, the first surface that participants transferred to from their WMD as seen in Table 2, was based on bench seat back supports in section 903.5...
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Clear space
The grid was positioned such that it was centered with the middle of the transfer station....
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Initial Measures and Transfer Setup
However, for the setup of the baseline level transfer (when the person and mobility device were in a position next to platform ready to transfer), if there was a noticeable difference (one...
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Transfer Protocols
For each transfer, participants were asked to position themselves next to the platform as they normally would to prepare for a transfer....
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7. Seat Transfer
Are the roll-in showers free of doors that would impede wheelchair transfer onto the seat? [ADA Stds. 4.21.8] Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: _______________________________________...
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Results
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Participants
Further demographic details of the study can be seen in Table 3, including hours using a wheelchair per day, years using a wheelchair, number of level and non-level transfers and average...
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Exam Tables and Chairs
Individuals transfer to and from adjustable-height exam tables and chairs differently....
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Features of Accessible Exam Tables
Exam surface lowers to 17” to 19” above the floor 4. 36” wide minimum accessible route 5.Exam surface may articulate to provide support during patient transfers and positioning...
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Typical Transfer Techniques: Staff Assistance and Patient Lifts
Some individuals will need only a steady hand from a staff person in order to transfer safely to the exam table....
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Portable Floor Lifts
These bases must go under, or fit around, the exam table in order to accomplish the transfer....
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Transfer Protocols
Protocol A Level Transfer: All 72 study participants completed the level transfer in this protocol....
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Free-Standing Overhead Lifts
Assisted Transfer with Free Standing Overhead Track Lift 1....
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Highest and Lowest Heights Obtained
These data represent the ability of the participants in the study to complete a transfer....