Publications by authors named "R L Whisler"
Article Synopsis
- The study addresses driver safety in law enforcement by focusing on distractions caused by poorly designed Driver-Vehicle Interfaces (DVIs) in police vehicles equipped with aftermarket gear.* -
- A driving simulation platform was developed to analyze how drivers interact with vehicle controls, using strategically placed sensors on the dashboard and steering wheel to monitor behavior.* -
- A machine learning model was created to assess driver distraction levels, emphasizing the need for further research to ensure that improved DVI designs effectively enhance officer safety during missions.*
Significance Statement: Cardiovascular diseases account for 32% of deaths among kidney transplant recipients. Statin therapy is common in this population. However, its effect on mortality prevention remains unclear among kidney transplant recipients, whose clinical risk profile might be unique because of concomitant immunosuppressive therapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Statins are the third most prescribed drug class in kidney transplant recipients as cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in this population. However, statins' safety profile remains unclear in kidney transplant recipients who are uniquely burdened by concomitant immunosuppression and comorbidities. We conducted a national study to characterize the association of statin use with adverse events in kidney transplant recipients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study developed multivariate law enforcement officer (LEO) body models for digital simulation of LEO accommodation in police cruiser cabs.
Background: Anthropometrically accurate digital LEO body models, representing the United States LEOs, for computerized LEO cruiser interface simulations are lacking.
Methods: Twenty body dimensions (with and without gear combined) of 756 male and 218 female LEOs were collected through a stratified national survey using a data collection trailer that traveled across the US.
Objectives: This study investigated anthropometric changes of national law enforcement officers (LEOs) in 46 years, compared the differences between LEO data and civilian anthropometry, and identified the magnitude of differences in dimensions measured with gear versus semi-nude measurements.
Background: The best available 46-year-old anthropometric dataset of LEOs has largely become outdated due to demographic changes. Additionally, anthropometric data of female LEOs and LEO measurements with gear are lacking.