Investigating the Efficacy of Web-Based Transfer Training on Independent Wheelchair Transfers Through Randomized Controlled Trials

Worobey, Lynn A.; Rigot, Stephanie K.; Hogaboom, Nathan; Venus, Chris; Boninger, Michael L.

doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2017.06.025

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“…Because the summary scores from the 2 parts are highly correlated (Pearson r = 0.749, p < 0.001), only the Part 1 summary and total TAI scores were reported. This is consistent with others who have published results on the TAI (Tsai, Rice, Hoelmer, Boninger, & Koontz, , Hogaboom, Diehl, et al, , Hogaboom, Huang, Worobey, Koontz, & Boninger, , Hogaboom, Worobey, & Boninger, , Tsai et al, , Worobey, Rigot, Hogaboom, Venus, & Boninger, , Tsai et al, ).…”

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Effects of grab bars and backrests on independent wheelchair transfer performance and technique

Koontz

Bass

Kulich

et al. 2018

Physiotherapy Res Intl

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Objective: For individuals who rely on wheeled mobility devices for primary mobility, the ability to transfer independently greatly enhances participation in activities within and outside of the home. Nonlevel transfers are challenging and inevitable as not all surfaces in all settings can be made level with an individual's seat to floor height. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of two transfer aids, grab bars, and backrests, on the performance and quality of nonlevel transfers. Methods: This study employed a repeated-measures design with transfer setup as the independent variable. Sixty-eight (53 men and 15 women) wheeled mobility device users performed level and nonlevel transfers to a bare surface, a surface with grab bars present, a surface with grab bars, and a backrest present. For each condition, participants were asked to transfer as high and as low as they could go while still performing an independent and safe transfer. The transfer assessment instrument was used to evaluate the quality of their transfer technique.Results: Participants were able to transfer an absolute height up to 2.5 cm (1″) higher and lower when grab bars or grab bars and a backrest were present on the surface (p < 0.042) and 2.3 cm (~1″) higher relative to their wheelchair level seat high when grab bars were present on the surface (p < .001). Transfer technique significantly improved for both uphill and downhill transfers with the presence of grab bars and a backrest as shown by the transfer assessment instrument scores (p < 0.046). Conclusions:The presence of grab bars and a backrest on transfer surfaces may help mobility device users to achieve higher and lower absolute transfer heights and facilitate better transfer technique.

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Effects of grab bars and backrests on independent wheelchair transfer performance and technique

Koontz

Bass

Kulich

et al. 2018

Physiotherapy Res Intl

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“…The use of a web-based transfer training module has been shown to significantly improve the transferring technique of wheelchair users. Technique gains tested immediately after training and after a short follow-up period were comparable to the one obtained with in-person training[2826].OThe availability of online resources canould help provide wheelchair users with much needed training material that will allow them to develop transfer skills when in-person training is not possible and online videos can be . Additionally, web-based open source material could be consulted on-demand when people are faced with new and challenging situations.…”

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Understanding independent wheelchair transfers. Perspectives from stakeholders

Barbareschi

Holloway

2019

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology perceived as only partially successful in providing support to wheelchair users during the execution of transfers, especially when environmental constraints make the transfer more challenging. Conclusion: Due to their multifactorial nature, creating effective solutions to improve any aspect of wheelchair transfers will require a collaborative effort from users, clinicians, designers and other professionals.

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“…Online educational modules facilitate easy access as users are able to learn how to use the MPMA directly by themselves [14,15]. Online training has been shown to have similar effects to in-person training, potentially decreasing training time and staff burden [14,15].…”

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The feasibility and usability of a mobile application for performing home evaluations

Tsai

Miller

Huang

et al. 2019

Spinal Cord Ser Cases

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Study design Prospective study. Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and usability of a family member and a clinician completed home evaluation process using an adapted commercial MagicPlan mobile application (MPMA) and laser distance measurer (LDM). Setting An acute inpatient rehabilitation unit and homes in the community. Methods MPMA allows users to create floor plans (FPs), which may include virtually inserted pieces of durable medical equipment (DME). The MPMA with an LDM allows users to virtually demonstrate that ordered DME will fit within the measured environments. After training with an online educational module, the family member of someone on the acute inpatient unit (lay participant) went home to measure room dimensions and to create FPs using the MPMA and LDM. After completing the task, lay participants returned the FPs for review by clinicians responsible for ordering DME. Results Forty-three lay participants and nine clinicians finished the study. Clinicians were satisfied with 75% of the FPs created by the lay participants using version 2 of the educational module. The lay participants and clinicians both thought the MPMA is useful and recommended its use. Conclusion The MPMA with an LDM can be used to virtually complete a home evaluation and to evaluate for the appropriateness of various considered DME. The method of performing home evaluations may lead to more appropriate DME recommendations to improve functional independence for individuals with disabilities.

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Investigating the Efficacy of Web-Based Transfer Training on Independent Wheelchair Transfers Through Randomized Controlled Trials

Cited by 19 publications

References 34 publications

Effects of grab bars and backrests on independent wheelchair transfer performance and technique

Effects of grab bars and backrests on independent wheelchair transfer performance and technique

Understanding independent wheelchair transfers. Perspectives from stakeholders

The feasibility and usability of a mobile application for performing home evaluations

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