Research Study Recruitment
JOIN A FOCUS GROUP
Devlopment and Evaluation of Group 3 Powered Personal Transfer System (PPTS)
This research study will gather input on the needs of key stakeholders to help us make revisions to and improve the Group 3 PPTS.
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE if you are at least 18 years old and:
OPTION ONE:
- Use a Group 3 power wheelchair.
- Need assistance with bed/chair transfers.
- Weigh less than 250 pounds.
OPTION TWO:
- Are a caregiver, family member or friend who assists someone with physical transfers.
- Have more than a year of experience assisting with transfers.
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ASKED TO:
- Watch a demonstration of a similar system.
- Provide comments and feedback along with a group of 5-7 stakeholders about what additional requirements you would need.
The focus group will take no longer than two hours. Participants will be compensated $25 for completing the study. Location: Microsoft Teams or at the Human Engieering Research Laboratories (Bakery Square, 6425 Penn Ave., Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206).
Interested in participating or want more information? Call 412-822-3700
Principal Investigator: Jonathan Duvall, Ph.D.
Call 412-360-2394 to validate this study.