Wheelchair user’s perceived access to maintenance and repair services: a qualitative study
Our findings suggest that wheelchair users prioritize not only the revision of existing barriers to access but also the implementation of preventative measures to minimize repair needs. Stakeholders are encouraged to collaborate to critically analyze existing wheelchair service delivery processes and associated policies. Practical implications include adjusting current policies, establishing best practice guidelines, and enacting preventative measures to facilitate improved user access to maintenance and repair services and optimize related outcomes.
Authors
- Mark R. Schmeler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8173-5452)
- Richard M. Schein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9059-9672)
- Gede Pramana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8760-2650)
- Kathryn M. Hiles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2559-7802)
Institutions
- The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center (US)
- University of Pittsburgh (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
- Published
- 2024-12-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2024.2442713
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.43
Funders
- National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research