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

Adjustable height/gap protocol: From the initial setup, a gap separating the device and platform was introduced with the plywood blocks of 3.5” (8.9cm) and then the height of platform was adjusted incrementally higher/lower (Figure 5). This procedure was repeated until the largest horizontal distance was reached. The maximum and minimum heights attainable with the largest horizontal distance were recorded. 

Figure 5 . Subject transferring with a 7in gap and the transfer station higher than the wheelchair.