Improving mobility and rehabilitation for Veterans with disabilities
Rehabilitation Research and Development Center for Wheelchairs and Rehabilitation Engineering
This study is all about making life better for Veterans with disabilities who use wheelchairs and scooters by listening to their ideas and experiences, so we can create and improve helpful technologies together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10760918 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the lives of Veterans with disabilities who rely on mobility devices like wheelchairs and scooters. The project involves gathering input directly from Veterans to ensure their needs are met through innovative engineering and rehabilitation solutions. By utilizing data from focus groups, interviews, and surveys, the research aims to develop new technologies and improve existing ones, ultimately creating a supportive environment for Veterans. The initiative emphasizes collaboration between Veterans and clinicians to drive meaningful advancements in assistive technology.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans with disabilities who use or require mobility devices.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have disabilities or do not use mobility devices may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mobility solutions and enhanced quality of life for Veterans with disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in assistive technology for Veterans has shown promising results, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- Veterans Health Administration — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cooper, Rory a. — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Cooper, Rory a.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.