Transfer Assist Standbar for Manual and Power Wheelchairs
From: FLC Newslink - 11/27/2013

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed an assistive device for
wheelchairs (Standbar) that provides a new application for use in the
treatment of patients who may have health or other issues trying to stand up
from a mobile wheelchair. It provides users with greater independence and
self-sufficiency to perform functional activities, while reducing or
eliminating the need for another person or caregiver to be present or assist
them. The Standbar is assistive technology that can be attached to any power
wheelchair. The device consists of horizontal and vertical sections, for
handgrips, that allow for a broader range of options than if only a
horizontal grip were provided. The Standbar is designed for unilateral or
bilateral installation as well as for quick, one-handed removal from the
wheelchair to accommodate transport of the wheelchair without hindrance or
impediment. Standardization of the design and dimensions of the Standbar
assembly allow it to be fitted to a variety of wheelchairs or other mobility
devices.

Read the entire article at:
http://newslink.federallabs.org/2013/11/27/transfer-assist-standbar-for-manual-and-power-wheelchairs/
http://www.research.va.gov/programs/tech_transfer/technologies/12-255.pdf

Links:
Development of a Wheelchair mounted Standing Bar, and Case Series of Four Users
http://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(13)00837-X/fulltext#article-outline
http://download.journals.elsevierhealth.com/pdfs/journals/0003-9993/PIIS000399931300837X.pdf