Raising wheelchair quality in India using international testing standards

<b>Conclusions:</b> The study underscores the urgent need for regulating product quality using the recently adopted ISO 7176 standards in India to improve wheelchair quality and prevent premature failures. Locally manufactured wheelchairs like WC2, which met ISO standards and were cost-effective, should be prioritized. Regulatory bodies in India should mandate ISO testing and surveillance. Future efforts should focus on developing performance rating systems and expanding testing to include more samples and innovative designs suited to conditions witnessed in India.