Accessible Autonomous Transportation and Services: Design Considerations From the Perspective of Consumers and Providers.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil
; 105(8): 1536-1544, 2024 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-38692503
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To understand the priorities and preferences of people with disabilities (PwDs) and older adults regarding accessible autonomous vehicles (AVs) to address existing transportation barriers.DESIGN:
Two national surveys, Voice of the Consumer and Voice of the Provider, were conducted to gather feedback from accessible AV consumers and providers, respectively, in the United States.SETTING:
This U.S.-based study focused on PwDs and older adults who may face transportation challenges and those who provide or design AV solutions.PARTICIPANTS:
The 922 consumers and 45 providers in the surveys encompassed a diverse range of disability types, caregiver roles, and age groups (N = 967).INTERVENTIONS:
Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
The main outcomes were consumer usage needs and provider preferences for features in accessible autonomous transportation. Patterns in usage needs and feature preferences through 2-step clustering algorithm were applied subsequent to the descriptive analysis of participant demographics and their responses.RESULTS:
Participants strongly preferred AV features enhancing personal transportation, especially for rural medical appointments. Most sought comprehensive AV automated features. Wheelchair users emphasized accessible entrances, particularly for lower-income brackets ($25,000-$49,000). Provider priorities closely aligned with consumer preferences, reinforcing content validity.CONCLUSIONS:
The study highlights the importance of prioritizing wheelchair accessibility in AVs and improving access to medical appointments, especially in rural and low-income communities. Implications include developing inclusive AV services for PwDs and underserved populations. The research establishes a foundation for a more equitable and accessible transportation landscape through AV technology integration.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Meios de Transporte
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Pessoas com Deficiência
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article