Source avec lien : Bragança, S., Castellucci, I., Costa, E., Arezes, P., & Carvalho, M. (2019). Anthropometric Data for Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, Prépublication, 1‑42. https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2019.1567974
Cette étude caractérise et compare la littérature disponible sur les données anthropométriques des utilisateurs de fauteuils roulants afin de permettre une meilleure compréhension et une meilleure utilisation des données dans les études futures. Les 41 études sélectionnées pour inclusion manquent de cohérence en ce qui concerne les mesures collectées, les échantillons utilisés et les méthodes appliquées, ce qui rend difficile la comparaison correcte des bases de données et des populations et la conception appropriée des espaces et des équipements.
Wheelchair users’ population has special requirements that should be met. However, the existing anthropometric data for this specific population is limited. This paper characterizes and compares the available literature on anthropometric data of wheelchair users to allow for better understandings and use of data in future studies. A systematic literature review was conducted, where inclusion and exclusion criteria were defined. Forty-one articles were selected to be included in this review. The results show that there is limited information available on wheelchair users’ anthropometrics. There is a lack of consistency between studies, regarding the measurements collected, the samples used and methods applied. These methodological issues and differences between studies make it difficult to have good comparisons of databases and populations and proper designs of spaces and equipment. This study provides valuable information for future studies that need to use anthropometric data, for research and development of new products targeting wheelchair users.