The Impact of Transfer Setup on the Performance of Independent Transfers: Phase I Final Report

Adjustable gap protocol: From initial setup, just the horizontal distance between the WMD and platform was incrementally increased by placing plywood blocks of 3.5” (8.9cm) width between the transfer station and the WMD (Figure 4).  The platform height remained level with their WMD seat height.  The amount of horizontal distance increased each time again depended on the subjects perceived and observed transfer abilities.  The maximum horizontal distance the subject could transfer to/from the platform was recorded.  

Figure 4 . Person transferring with a 7in gap and the transfer station height at level with the wheelchair