Wheelchair skills training for caregivers of manual wheelchair users: a randomized controlled trial comparing self-study and remote training.

Unlabelled: In this single-blind randomized controlled trial, we tested the hypotheses that, in comparison with control participants receiving only self-study materials (SS group), caregivers of manual wheelchair users who additionally receive remote training (RT group) have greater total Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire (WST-Q) performance and confidence scores post-training and at follow-up; and that self-study and remote training each individually lead to such gains. We studied 23 dyads of wheelchair users and their caregivers. Caregivers in the SS group received a handbook and videorecording.

Residual limb support devices on wheelchairs for people with transtibial amputations: A scoping review and survey of rehabilitation professionals in Nova Scotia.

Purpose: To determine what research evidence exists for the use of residual limb supports (RLSs) for people with transtibial amputations and to describe clinicians' use of such supports in Nova Scotia.

Methods: Scoping review of published and gray literature using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews as a guide and an anonymous online and paper-based clinician survey.

Results: We identified 22 publications meeting criteria for review.

Practices and views of wheelchair service providers regarding wheelchair-skills training for clients and their caregivers: a global online survey.

Purpose: To determine the extent to which wheelchair service providers conduct wheelchair-skills training, the nature of training, and the providers' perceptions on training.

Materials And Methods: Anonymous global online survey consisting of 29 questions administered the REDCap electronic data-capture tool to English-speaking wheelchair service providers.

Results: We received 309 responses from wheelchair service providers in 35 countries.

Effect of seat height on manual wheelchair foot propulsion, a repeated-measures crossover study: part 2 - wheeling backward on a soft surface.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to test the hypotheses that, during manual-wheelchair foot propulsion backward on a soft surface, lowering the seat height increases speed, push frequency and push effectiveness, and decreases perceived difficulty.

Materials And Methods: In a repeated-measures crossover study, 50 able-bodied participants used one foot to propel a manual wheelchair 5 m backward on a soft surface at 5 seat heights, ranging from 5.08 cm below to about 5.

Practices and views of occupational therapists in Nova Scotia regarding wheelchair-skills training for clients and their caregivers: an online survey.

To determine the extent to which Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Nova Scotia (NS) conduct wheelchair skills training, the nature of training and the OTs' perceptions on training. Anonymous online survey. We received 110 responses from OTs living in NS and involved in direct patient care, 96 (93%) of whom reported helping clients obtain manual wheelchairs.

Effect of seat height on manual wheelchair foot propulsion, a repeated-measures crossover study: part 1 - wheeling forward on a smooth level surface.

Purpose: To test the hypotheses that, during manual wheelchair foot propulsion forward on smooth level surfaces, lowering the seat height increases speed, push frequency and push effectiveness, and decreases perceived difficulty.

Materials And Methods: In a repeated-measures crossover study, 50 able-bodied participants used one foot to propel a manual wheelchair 10 m on a smooth level surface at 5 seat heights in random order, ranging from 5.08 cm below to about 5.

A wheelchair workshop for medical students improves knowledge and skills: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To test the hypothesis that a multicomponent workshop about wheelchairs, tailored for undergraduate medical students, is effective in improving medical students' wheelchair-related knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Design: A randomized controlled trial of 24 first- and second-year medical students randomly allocated into intervention and control groups was undertaken. The intervention group received a 4-hr workshop that included didactic, practical, community, and reflective elements.

Development and content validation of the Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale: a mixed-methods study.

Background: Confidence in one's ability to perform a given task can be a stronger predictor of performance than skill itself. There are currently no measures to assess confidence with manual wheelchair use. The objective of this study was to develop and assess the content validity of the Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale (WheelCon-M).

Wheelchair accessibility: descriptive survey of curb ramps in an urban area.

Purpose: To determine the extent to which curb ramps in an urban area met a set of wheelchair accessibility guidelines.

Method: For each of 79 intersections in an urban area, we collected data about eight accessibility characteristics, based on existing guidelines. A total score (0-8) was calculated for each intersection, based on the number of criteria met.