Perspectives of patients with disabilities on the accessibility of medical equipment: Examination tables, imaging equipment, medical chairs, and weight scales

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 169-179.e1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly Follette Story ◽  
Erin Schwier ◽  
June Isaacson Kailes
Keyword(s):  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Weight Scales

Accessible Health Care: More Than Just Getting Through the Door

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daryle J. Gardner-Bonneau ◽  
June Isaacson Kailes
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facility ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Weight Scales

FEATURE AT A GLANCE: Access to health care requires more than mere access to a health care facility. It requires access to medical equipment and devices. Currently, many older adults and people with disabilities have difficulty accessing medical equipment, including examination chairs and tables, weight scales, and exercise and rehabilitation equipment. This article outlines the problem and its consequences for patients and describes the ergonomics requirements that must be met to ensure accessibility of this equipment for all patients.

scholarly journals Removing Barriers to Medical Devices for Users with Impairments

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa R. Lemke ◽  
Jack M. Winters
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Medical Devices ◽  
Task Analysis ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Hospital Beds ◽  
Physical Accessibility ◽  
Weight Scales

Accessing routine medical equipment is often difficult or impossible for many patients and providers with disabilities. We present a novel approach for conducting physical accessibility evaluations of some commonly used medical equipment, including an examination table, two dental chairs, two hospital beds, and two weight scales. Participants with various disabilities used each device while being recorded by three cameras; psychometric survey data were also collected to help us understand each participant's experiences. “Accessibility barrier” occurrences were documented using a novel task analysis method, and the results enabled us to illustrate key distinctions between accessibility and usability methodology. Using insights from the analysis, we provide suggestions to aid designers in improving the accessibility of commonly used medical equipment for users with disabilities.

Human factors assessment of International Space Station (ISS) medical equipment packs

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Paige Smith ◽  
Vicky E. Byrne ◽  
Cynthia Hudy ◽  
Mihriban Whitmore
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
International Space Station ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Space Station ◽  
International Space

OLIN BRASS ALLOY C77000

Alloy Digest ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (6) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Brass Alloy

Abstract Olin Brass Alloy C77000 combines high strength with excellent stiffness, formability, corrosion resistance, and solderability. These characteristics make it extremely adaptable to a range of spring applications including flat and slightly formed springs. It is also used for switches, jacks, and relays; in food processing, hospital and medical equipment; and in ferrules. This datasheet provides information on composition and physical properties. Filing Code: Cu-890. Producer or source: Olin Brass.

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