Researchers at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Illinois have conducted a national survey to find where the mobility needs of women veterans had gone unmet, especially in design customization, shared decision making, and timely repairs. The responses they received painted a clear picture of frustration about the lack of customization, appropriate sizing, and respect.
Share the device's ratings with users;Customize or provide mobility devices that better fit women's bodies."In our survey, we used several types of questions designed to assess women's mobility, function, and experiences with their devices," said Pooja Solanki, a CINCCH project manager on Weaver's team."We also included more open-ended questions to allow the women to expand on their experiences with their devices.
"Speaking with study participants allowed us to go beyond the numbers," she said."For instance, we had one woman who shared that she was unable to reach the countertop while seated in her wheelchair when she was preparing food." One-quarter of the women said they felt uncomfortable sharing their concerns with their providers, and 50% said they did not have the option of trying out different devices before committing to one device. Overall, 20% to 30% of the women indicated that their mobility devices limited them in some respects.
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