Obstacles and risks in the traffic environment for users of powered wheelchairs in Sweden

CONCLUSIONS: There are still major challenges with regard to preventing obstacles and risks in the traffic environment for PWC users. To discern PWC users in traffic accident and injury data bases, a start would be to register type of aid used for persons involved in an accident. Furthermore, to emphasise PWC users' role as VRUs, it may also be advantageous to describe them as drivers rather than users when navigating the traffic environment. Given the limited sample, further research covering more data from a broader perspective would be beneficial. By incorporating emerging knowledge of PWC users' prerequisites and needs, and including them in research and traffic planning, the society will grow safer and more inclusive, and become better prepared for meeting future demands on accessibility from an aging population.PMID:34225171 | DOI:10.1016/j.aap.2021.106259
Source: Accident; Analysis and Prevention. - Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Source Type: research