Impact of the TEAM Wheels eHealth manual wheelchair training program: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Giesbrecht, Ed; Faieta, Julie; Best, Krista L.; Routhier, François; Miller, William C.; Laberge, Maude

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0258509

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“…WheelCon was also used by Giesbrecht and Miller (2017) in their 2017 study of 18 MWUs and their "confidence to operate the device safely and effectively." In Giesbrecht et al (2021) demonstrated their confidence in WheelCon when they designed their study protocol to measure the confidence of MWUs in their training program. Furthermore, a 2019 study by Sol et al (2019) of 62 MWU indicated the WheelCon's validity in measuring CM during their efforts to adapt it to the Dutch population.…”

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Community mobility and participation assessment of manual wheelchair users: a review of current techniques and challenges

Fasipe,

Goršič,

Rahman

et al. 2024

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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According to the World Health Organization, hundreds of individuals commence wheelchair use daily, often due to an injury such as spinal cord injury or through a condition such as a stroke. However, manual wheelchair users typically experience reductions in individual community mobility and participation. In this review, articles from 2017 to 2023 were reviewed to identify means of measuring community mobility and participation of manual wheelchair users, factors that can impact these aspects, and current rehabilitation techniques for improving them. The selected articles document current best practices utilizing self-surveys, in-clinic assessments, and remote tracking through GPS and accelerometer data, which rehabilitation specialists can apply to track their patients’ community mobility and participation accurately. Furthermore, rehabilitation methods such as wheelchair training programs, brain-computer interface triggered functional electric stimulation therapy, and community-based rehabilitation programs show potential to improve the community mobility and participation of manual wheelchair users. Recommendations were made to highlight potential avenues for future research.

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Community mobility and participation assessment of manual wheelchair users: a review of current techniques and challenges

Fasipe,

Goršič,

Rahman

et al. 2024

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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“…Peer-led training, wherein experienced wheelchair users are trained to teach others wheelchair skills through sharing of experiential knowledge, represents one possible solution to expand the delivery of wheelchair skills training into the community [31,32]. Although peer-led training with minimal support of an healthcare professional was effective for improving wheelchair skills and participation in adults [33][34][35], only two case studies have documented the influence of peers on wheelchair skills training in pediatrics.…”

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Exploring the Influence of a Community-Based Peer-Led Wheelchair Skills Training on Satisfaction with Participation in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida: A Pilot Study

Ouellet

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Wilson³

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Background: Peer-led approaches improve satisfaction with participation, wheelchair skills and wheelchair use self-efficacy in adults, but the evidence is limited in children. This pilot study aimed to explore the influence of community-based, peer-led, group wheelchair training program (i.e., Seating To Go) on satisfaction with participation (primary outcome), wheelchair skills, and wheelchair use self-efficacy in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy and spina bifida. Methods: A single group pre-post design was used. Invitations were shared online and diffused by clinicians and advocacy and provider groups to recruit a convenience sample of eight pediatric wheelchair users. Participants completed the Seating To Go program in groups that were facilitated by adult wheelchair users. Satisfaction with participation (Wheelchair Outcome Measure-Young People), wheelchair skills (Wheelchair Skills Test), wheelchair use self-efficacy (Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale), and perceived wheelchair skills capacity (Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire; proxy rating: parents) were evaluated before and after the Seating To Go program. Descriptive statistics and nonparametric longitudinal data analysis were conducted to explore changes in all outcomes from baseline to post-intervention. Results: Pediatric wheelchair users (ranging in age from 5 to 15 years) and their parents reported statistically significant improvements in satisfaction with participation. The improvements in wheelchair skills and wheelchair confidence were also statistically significant, but not the parents’ perception of their children’s wheelchair skills. Conclusions: A community-based peer-led approach to wheelchair skills training seems promising for improving wheelchair outcomes in pediatric wheelchair users. Further controlled studies with larger samples are warranted.

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Asynchronous Broadcasting of Audiovisual Content as a Tele-rehabilitation Strategy for Patients in Rural Areas (Preprint)

Aparicio Pico,

Ferro Escobar,

Coronado Sánchez

2024

Preprint

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BACKGROUND Geographical and economic barriers limit access to healthcare services in rural regions of Colombia OBJECTIVE To design and validate a tele-rehabilitation model using video broadcasting for asynchronous therapy METHODS A case study in San Vicente del Caguán, evaluating the effectiveness of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. RESULTS The model was validated, demonstrating feasibility in improving access and clinical effectiveness in rural areas. CONCLUSIONS The model is an effective solution that requires technological infrastructure and inclusive policies to maximize its impact

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Impact of the TEAM Wheels eHealth manual wheelchair training program: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Cited by 3 publications

References 55 publications

Community mobility and participation assessment of manual wheelchair users: a review of current techniques and challenges

Community mobility and participation assessment of manual wheelchair users: a review of current techniques and challenges

Exploring the Influence of a Community-Based Peer-Led Wheelchair Skills Training on Satisfaction with Participation in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida: A Pilot Study

Asynchronous Broadcasting of Audiovisual Content as a Tele-rehabilitation Strategy for Patients in Rural Areas (Preprint)

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