전동휠체어의 기준규격 비교를 통한 안전성 향상 방안

초록

The average age is increasing due to global aging, and due to this, patients with senile diseases are also showing an increasing trend. In addition, due to the development of technology, various mobility devices have been developed, and the number of injured patients is also gradually increasing. With the increase of these patients, the demand for wheelchairs for their social participation and movement is also increasing. However, the classification of wheelchairs and similar items in Korea is not subdivided compared to overseas ones. This is the same as there are no detailed standards for safety. In particular, wheelchairs are used by patients with lower limb disabilities, and research is needed so that they can be used more safely. This study aims to study electric wheelchairs used by patients in need of lower limb rehabilitation. Wheelchair items classified into 30 categories by the FDA were compared with wheelchairs classified in Korea. In addition, by comparing the performance standards of the electric wheelchair medical device standard used in Korea with the performance standards of the reference standard EN 12184, it is intended to suggest directions for improving the safety of users when revising the medical device standard for electric wheelchairs in the future.

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