IRB Number
25-0808-078
Date of Award
Fall 12-19-2025
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Karen Menard, PhD, OTR/L
Second Advisor
Jennifer Crowder, DSC, MS, OTR
Medical Subject Headings
Humans, Pediatric, Wheelchair, Developing Countries, Movement, Posture
Abstract
The ability to move and be mobile is a basic part of human function. For those without the muscle control and/or strength to attain and maintain the posture necessary for basic movement and mobility a device is necessary to support them and provide them with the highest level of independence possible. This type of device comes at a significant cost and need for highly customizable products which are difficult to obtain in most situations, but especially in Low-Middle-Income Countries (LMIC). The product discussed in this paper is designed to provide a cost effective solution for those in need of a tilt-in-space device that not only addresses the issue of cost for such products, but also utilizes devices already designed and available for rough terrain in LMICs as the base to the product.
Recommended Citation
McAuley, L., & Menard, K. (2025). Feasibility and Function of a Tilt-in-space Wheelchair Insert for Low Resource Settings (Development of the Open Tilt Base). [Doctoral project, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences]. SOAR @ USA: Student Capstone Papers Collection. https://doi.org/10.46409/sr.JNPL5644
Comments
Capstone project submitted to the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Occupational Therapy