This paper is published in Volume-9, Issue-2, 2023
Area
Mechanical
Author
Vaseekaran S. L., Surendher S., Vetriselvan V., Vinayagamoorthi M. A.
Org/Univ
Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Pub. Date
28 July, 2023
Paper ID
V9I2-1396
Publisher
Keywords
Heart Patient, Wheelchair, Lora Technology, Dual Drive System

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Vaseekaran S. L., Surendher S., Vetriselvan V., Vinayagamoorthi M. A.. A study of sudden discomfort of heart patients by advancing the existing wheelchairs, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Vaseekaran S. L., Surendher S., Vetriselvan V., Vinayagamoorthi M. A. (2023). A study of sudden discomfort of heart patients by advancing the existing wheelchairs. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 9(2) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Vaseekaran S. L., Surendher S., Vetriselvan V., Vinayagamoorthi M. A.. "A study of sudden discomfort of heart patients by advancing the existing wheelchairs." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 9.2 (2023). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

The field of mobility aids and healthcare is constantly evolving, with new technologies and methodologies being developed to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. This study focuses on the needs of wheelchair users and heart/stroke patients, who face unique challenges and discomforts that require specialized solutions. To address these challenges, this study explores innovative research methodologies to better understand the needs of wheelchair users and heart/stroke patients. This paper is divided into two phases, with the first phase providing a comprehensive review of the proposed solution and its features, including a dual-drive system, hybrid chair and bed design, health monitoring using medical electronics, voice assistant feature, and medical alarming. This phase also includes a deployment plan, use cases, target users, and expected outcomes, pains, and gains of the proposed solution. The second phase of the paper focuses on the research work involved in the development of the proposed solution. This phase includes engineering calculations, design, and CAD modelling of the advanced wheelchair, as well as static structural strength analysis and selection and integration of sensors and other components required for proper functioning. The goal of the review is to ideate as well as develop a solution that can help overcome these challenges and provide rehabilitation for a better quality of life. The review article also presents a clear discussion on the pains and gains addressed by the proposed solution. The primary pains include impairments in basic functions, experiences of disability, the need for caretakers, forgetfulness in medication adherence, and cognitive problems and anger. In contrast, the primary gains offered by the prototype are the ability to alert caretakers of changes in the patient's body condition, dual-mode drive control, reduced need for caretakers, medication adherence alerts, and the prevention of psychological depression. The outcome of the research study is expected to be a fully functional prototype that meets the needs of stroke and heart attack patients, whose success can be quantified through the level of improvement in the quality of life of patients and their caregivers.