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.