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Sprigle, Stephen

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    Assessment of the ISO Impact Damping Test
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012) Sprigle, Stephen ; Chung, Bummo ; Meyer, Tobias
    The ISO impact damping test characterizes wheelchair cushion abilities to reduce impact loading on issues and to help maintain postural stability, reporting the number of rebounds greater than 10% of the peak impact acceleration and the ratio of the 2nd to 1st rebound. Based upon our analysis, 3 critical issues have been identified. 1) Impact magnitude should be part of the analysis. 2) Impact should be used instead rebound accelerations. 3) Oscillation from impact is not a simple 2nd order damped harmonic, instead several natural frequencies are embedded in the damped oscillation. In conclusion, ISO should utilize impact accelerations and more complex analysis to characterize the damping properties of wheelchair cushions.
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    Mobility Metrics for Manual Wheelchair Use in Everyday Life
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010-06) Lopez, Ricardo A. ; Sonenblum, Sharon Eve ; Sprigle, Stephen
    In this study, a method for the robust detection of manual wheelchair movement with accelerometer-based data logging is used to obtain metrics of wheelchair mobility that complement mean- and total-distance-only based measurements. It is found that these metrics, that include distance, time and number of activity bouts, provide better understanding of everyday use of manual wheelchairs by shedding more light into how users operate their wheelchairs in their daily lives.
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    Anatomical Model Propulsion System: Measuring Manual Wheelchair Efficiency
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010) Dao, Phuc ; Sprigle, Stephen ; Caspall, Jayme ; Ferri, Aldo A. ; Eicholtz, Matthew ; Wang, Stan
    The goal of this project was to produce a test device and methodology capable of measuring the mechanical efficiency of manual wheelchairs. The result would provide an objective measure of wheelchair performance that are required to effectively prescribe wheelchairs and to code wheelchairs properly for reimbursement.
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    iMachine: Measuring Manual Wheelchair Mass Properties
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010) Eicholtz, Matthew ; Sprigle, Stephen ; Ferri, Al ; Caspall, Jayme ; Dao, Phuc ; Wang, Stan
    Mass properties are important parameters in dynamic systems analysis, but may be difficult to estimate for irregularly-shaped objects. Specifically, the iMachine is designed to analyze manual wheelchairs in an effort to determine the propulsion efficiency using the Anatomical Model Propulsion System (AMPS).
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    Anatomical Model Propulsion System (AMPS): Measuring Manual Wheelchair Efficiency
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009) Dao, Phuc ; Eicholtz, Matt ; Caspall, Jayme ; Sprigle, Stephen ; Ferri, Aldo A.
    The goal of this project was to produce a test device and methodology capable of measuring the mechanical efficiency of manual wheelchairs. The result would provide an objective measure of wheelchair performance that are required to effectively prescribe wheelchairs and to code wheelchairs properly for reimbursement.
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    A Data Processing Method to Measure the Use of Manual Wheelchairs
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009) Sonenblum, Sharon Eve ; Caspall, Jayme ; Lopez, Ricardo ; Sprigle, Stephen
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    Wheelchair Cushion Degradation During Everyday Use
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009) Sprigle, Stephen ; Nemeth, Michelle E.
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    Temperature and Humidity at the Buttock-Wheelchair Cushion Interface
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009) Sprigle, Stephen ; Eicholtz, Matthew R.
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    Analysis of Temperature and Relative Humidity Variation in Wheelchair Cushion Monitoring Tests
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009) Eicholtz, Matthew ; Sprigle, Stephen
    Clinicians need to prescribe wheelchair equipment that is tailored to the needs of the individual. Relative humidity affects friction and skin's ability to withstand loads. Increased tissue temperature increases metabolic demand and may affect tissue integrity. Need to develop ISO standards for cushion testing.
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    Effect of a Web-Based Research Dissemination Project on Clinician Practice Patterns
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009) Cohen, Laura ; Sprigle, Stephen
    Keeping up with the rapid pace of change in the healthcare system and the development of technology has dictated that clinicians learn about ways to improve quality of care over the course of their careers. Yet there has been little study of the association between the process of rehabilitation education and quality care. This poster describes the effect of a web-based training (WBT) program on clinician knowledge of manual wheelchair technology, and attitudes towards practice for professionals recommending seating and wheeled mobility equipment. WBT resulted in positive changes in Knowledge over time. Attitude changes improved in the domains of Independence and Leadership. Overall, evidence suggests that WBT has utility as a knowledge transfer mechanism.