NEAR-FUTURE RESEARCH NEEDS In the best of all possible worlds, a major nationwide anthropometric survey of individuals with disabilities should be conducted....
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Near-Future Research Needs
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2. Methodology
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Section 2.0 Methodology
2.0 Methodology
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Conclusions
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. The results...
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1.5 Materials
Sidewalks. Four different colors of simulated sidewalk surfaces were used in this study. These included white (simulating new concrete), brown (simulating aged, dirty concrete), dark...
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2.2 Key Measurement Variables and Procedures
2.2 Key Measurement Variables and Procedures We selected measurement variables and procedures for measurements based on advice provided by experts in anthropometry and...
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2.3 Analysis
2.3 Analysis
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H. Barriers Affecting Accessibility and Usability of Medical Diagnostic Equipment
The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Accessible Medical Instrumentation conducted a national survey in 2004 to collect information on the types of medical equipment that is...
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Section 3.0 Study Findings
3.0 Study Findings
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3. Study Findings
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Test Procedures
Field Observation Reports The playground site was not under direct supervision or observation by park staff or other responsible personnel. However, on-duty staff noted any public...
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Long-Term Research
Long-Term Research As urgency dictates and funds permit, future anthropometric surveys should be undertaken to: expand the working-adult database created during the pilot study...
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Future Research Needs
Future Research Needs A unified and widespread effort is needed to identify and elevate attention to an array of possible methods to integrate universal design into museum technology...
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Background
Research shows that recreating is a necessary action when looking at increasing an individual's overall well-being....
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Results
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3.0 Comparison of Research Methodologies
3.0 Comparison of Research Methodologies There were many differences in the research studies, including the documentation provided, samples recruited, methods used and data reporting...
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Participants
A total of 73 participants were enrolled consisting of 56 men and 17 women, with an average age of 45 ± 15 years, body weight of 176 ± 53 lbs and a height of 67±6 in. Women...
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3.3.1 Research Data
3.3.1 Research Data MDE Advisory Committee members worked with U.S. Access Board staff to find as many studies as possible that were relevant to various accessibility standards....
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Transfer Protocols
In total 73 participants were enrolled the study. One participant was withdrawn because he self-reported being able to independently transfer meeting inclusion criteria but when he...
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Section 4.0 Implications for Standards and Design
Section 4.0 Implications for Standards and Design
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Implication for Standards and Design
Close to 200 community dwelling adults who independently transfer have been evaluated during phases 1 and 2 combined of this multi-year study. The main difference between phase 1...
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Observations and Results
Field Observation The park manager conducted a series of surveys of play surface users within 1 month of installation. Approximately 60 children in grades 4 and 5 (ages 9 to 11)...
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SAFETY/CRASH DATA AVAILABILITY
As part of this study, potential sources of information regarding the safety of emerging road and trail users were identified. The primary data sources examined were: Data...
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Part I. A Longitudinal Study of Trail Surfaces Final Report
Part I. A Longitudinal Study of Trail Surfaces Final Report