scholarly journals Integration of Pneumatic Technology in Powered Mobility Devices

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon Daveler ◽  
Hongwu Wang ◽  
Benjamin Gebrosky ◽  
Garrett G. Grindle ◽  
Urs Schneider ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobility Devices ◽  
Pneumatic Technology

Development of an Electronic Exchange of Medical Documentation for Power Mobility Devices

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 348-354
Author(s):  
Brad E. Dicianno ◽  
Madalyn Gottschalk ◽  
Elizabeth Benton ◽  
Mark Caro ◽  
David Pajer
Keyword(s):  
Product Information ◽  
Insurance Coverage ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Medical Documentation ◽  
Clinical Team ◽  
Electronic Prescription ◽  
Electronic Submission ◽  
Document Delivery ◽  
Mobility Devices

Abstract Objectives Power mobility devices (PMDs) such as power wheelchairs and scooters are crucial for mobility, self-care, employment, and leisure activities. The documentation process for insurance coverage is complex and requires communication and document delivery among multiple stakeholders. The objective of this project was to develop an electronic submission process for medical documentation of PMDs submitted for prior authorization to a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) and implement a standardized means of communication between providers and payers. Methods A protocol was developed to create and securely transmit an electronic prescription and several documents that outline medical necessity from a clinical team using EpicCare to a MAC via a Health Information Handler. A Rehabilitation Technology Supplier (RTS) added detailed product information and specifications to the electronic package during transmission. Setting The setting involved in the study was University-based outpatient assistive technology clinic. Results The protocol demonstrated successful transmission of an order, medical documentation, and request for signature. Results were transcribed to a readable format for the clinical team and RTS. A set of quality metrics for use in future projects was also identified. Conclusion This pilot project demonstrated successful electronic exchange and transmission of medical documentation for durable medical equipment from the electronic health record to a MAC.

scholarly journals Older Adults’ Adoption of Mobility Devices: Interplay of Predisposing Factors and Precipitating Health Events

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 484-485
Author(s):  
Farhanaz Sharmin ◽  
Laura Sands
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
High School Education ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Mobility Limitations ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Health Events ◽  
Mobility Devices ◽  
History Of

Abstract Existing mobility limitations and chronic conditions increase likelihood of adopting mobility-related devices such as canes and walkers. Prior research has not considered how recent acute events such as falls and hospitalizations contribute to the adoption of mobility devices. We studied 4,592 older adults who responded to the 2015 and 2016 National Health and Aging Trends Study surveys, and classified adoption of mobility devices as: (i) Never users (did not use mobility devices either year) and (ii) New users (started using mobility devices in 2016). We determined through chi-square tests, that predisposing characteristics from 2015 that were significantly associated with being a New User in 2016 were: being female, aged 80+, minority race, having a high-school education or lower, living alone, being obese, and having a history of dementia, arthritis, stroke, mobility difficulties, falls, and hospitalization (all P’s<0.05). We used logistic regression to determine the contribution of recent precipitating events on the adoption of mobility devices among older adults after controlling for 2015 characteristics that were significantly associated with being a New user. Precipitating events were significantly associated with being a New user of mobility equipment. Specifically, older adults who, between the 2015 and 2016 interviews, experienced a fall (OR=1.7; 95% CI=1.1-2.9), hospitalization (OR=3.7; 95% CI=2.3-5.9) or increase in mobility difficulties (OR=3.7; 95% CI=2.3-5.9) were more likely to be New users. Study findings reveal the importance precipitating events on the adoption of mobility devices, signaling the importance of assessing for need for mobility devices after these events.

scholarly journals Preliminary System and Hardware Design for Guardian, a Low-cost Automatic Pill Dispenser with Pneumatic Technology

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaiwen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Development Process ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Hardware Design ◽  
Cylindrical Body ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Robotic Arm ◽  
Core Technology ◽  
Pneumatic Technology

This paper presents on-going progress on Guardian, a low-cost automatic pill dispenser aimed to help the elderly community to take their medication on time. The device is composed of a cylindrical body with a pneumatically powered system and rotating robotic arm in the center column as its core technology. This information in the paper is meant to record the development process that led to the filing of a provisional patent USPTO 15964875 (Application Number).

scholarly journals Patterns of orthopaedic injury among hospitalised personal mobility device users and bicycle riders: a comparative study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
TSD Koh ◽  
YL Woo ◽  
TH Wong ◽  
MH Tan
Keyword(s):  
Orthopaedic Surgery ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Open Fractures ◽  
Inpatient Stay ◽  
Injury Patterns ◽  
Prolonged Hospitalisation ◽  
Personal Mobility ◽  
Mobility Devices ◽  
Mobility Device

Introduction: Personal mobility devices (PMDs), such as electronic scooters or motorised bicycles, are efficient modes of transportation. Their recent popularity has also resulted in an increase in PMD-related injuries. We aimed to characterise and compare the nature of injuries sustained by PMD users and bicycle riders. Methods: This retrospective study compared injury patterns among PMD and bicycle users. 140 patients were admitted between November 2013 and September 2018. Parameters studied included patients’ demographics (e.g. age, gender and body mass index), type of PMD, nature of injury, surgical intervention required, duration of hospitalisation and time off work. Results: Of 140 patients, 46 (32.9%) patients required treatment at the department of orthopaedic surgery. 19 patients were PMD users while 27 were bicycle riders. 16 (84.2%) patients with PMD-related injuries were men. PMD users were significantly younger (mean age 45 ± 15 years) when compared to bicycle riders (mean age 56 ±17 years; p < 0.05). A quarter (n = 5, 26.3%) of PMD users sustained open fractures and over half (n = 10, 52.6%) required surgical intervention. Among 27 bicycle users, 7.4% (n = 2) of patients sustained open fractures and 70.4% (n = 19) required surgical intervention. Both groups had comparable inpatient stay duration and time off work. Conclusion: PMD-related orthopaedic traumas are high-energy injuries, with higher rates of open fractures, when compared to bicycle injuries. In addition, PMD users are significantly younger and of economically viable age. Prolonged hospitalisation and time off work have socioeconomic implications. Caution should be exercised when using PMDs.

scholarly journals Improved Ability Multi Keyword Search System on Cloud Web Server

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 2421-2425
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Keyword Search ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Web Server ◽  
Calculation Procedure ◽  
Search System ◽  
Mobility Devices ◽  
Major Stage

The movement of clients from desktop to mobility devices, made a major stage in the portable trade. All the up and coming advancements, parts, delicate products are very composed by the portable. As versatility is unavoidable prerequisite by the clients, the outline of programming with less battery utilization are generally invited. The calculation procedure is relative to the battery utilization. The calculation at the cell phones genuinely influences the series of the portable. Hence making the calculation at the cloud has an awesome arrangement in diminishing the battery utilization. The delegate calculation inquiry is a productive approach to safeguard the battery of the mobile devices. Indeed, even the encryption/unscrambling of records takes control so proposing IOPE for scrambling the document which is a basic plan

scholarly journals The Provision of Powered Mobility Devices in Italy: Linking Process with Outcomes

Technologies ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Desideri ◽  
Devis Trioschi ◽  
Roberta Agusto ◽  
Martina Bizzarri ◽  
Gianantonio Spagnolin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobility Devices
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