Wheelchair service provision education for healthcare professional students, healthcare personnel and educators across low- to high-resourced settings: a scoping review protocol

Kamalakannan, Sureshkumar; Rushton, Paula W.; Giesbrecht, Ed; Rusaw, David; Bouziane, Selsabil-A.; Nadeau, Melodie; McKee, Jennifer; Gowran, Rosemary Joan; Kirby, R. Lee; Pedersen, Jessica Presperin; Tasiemski, Tomasz; Burrola-Mendez, Yohali; Tofanin, Marco; Goldberg, Mary; Pearlman, Jon

doi:10.1080/17483107.2020.1852325

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“…Our SWOT thematic analysis found that higher levels of country income help occupational therapists to deliver a highquality and affordable WSMD service. This finding corresponds with previous research indicating financial resources available in higher-income countries help to develop and strengthen systems needed for professional wheelchair service provision; conversely, unmet needs for WSMDs were found to be increased in low-and middle-income countries as result of factors such as limited access to quality wheelchairs, less available skilled health personnel, and higher incidence of disabilities [29].…”

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“…Human resources data collected by WFOT indicate a high level of variation in the per capita supply of occupational therapists for services such as WSMD provision in jurisdictions around the world [ 28 ]. Research has indicated that such variations are not related to the population’s need for rehabilitation but instead suggests other factors, such as finances and population size, drive health workforce policy [ 29 , 30 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Wheeled and Seated Mobility Devices Provision: Quantitative Findings and SWOT Thematic Analysis of a Global Occupational Therapist Survey

Sarsak

Zweck²,

Ledgerd³

2023

Healthcare

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Purpose: To better understand the global role of occupational therapists and explore facilitators and barriers impacting user access to high quality, affordable wheeled and seated mobility device (WSMD) provision worldwide. Methods: Mixed-method approach utilizing quantitative findings and qualitative strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis of a global online survey. Results: A total of 696 occupational therapists from 61 countries completed the survey. Almost 49% had 10 or more years of experience with the provision of WSMDs. WSMD provision had positive, significant associations with attainment of certification (0.000), higher service funding (0.000), higher country income (0.001), standardized training (0.003), continuous professional development (0.004), higher experience (0.004), higher user satisfaction (0.032), custom-made device provision (0.038), higher staff capacity (0.040), and more time working with users (0.050); negative, significant associations were identified with high cost of WSMDs (0.006) and pre-made device provision (0.019). SWOT analysis identified high country income, funding, experience, training, certification from global partners, variety of roles and practice settings, and interdisciplinary teamwork as strengths and opportunities for professional growth, while low country income, lack of time/staff capacity/standardization/support services, and poor access to proper devices were indicated as weaknesses and threats. Conclusion: Occupational therapists are skilled healthcare professionals and provide a variety of WSMD services. Efforts to build collaborative partnerships, enhance access to occupational therapists and funding options, improve service and standards for WMSD service delivery, and promote professional development will help to overcome challenges and facilitate WSMD provision globally. Promoting practices based on best available evidence for WSMD provision worldwide should be prioritized.

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Wheeled and Seated Mobility Devices Provision: Quantitative Findings and SWOT Thematic Analysis of a Global Occupational Therapist Survey

Sarsak

Zweck²,

Ledgerd³

2023

Healthcare

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“…Healthcare providers should be subjected to ongoing training programs, emphasizing the identification, treatment, and long-term care of affected individuals. 26,27 Furthermore, this capacity building should encompass rigorous training sessions on the proper use of personal protective equipment and the management of mass casualty scenarios.…”

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Public Health Responses to CBRN Terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa

Mani,

Plummer,

Kuhn

et al. 2024

Disaster med. public health prep.

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Objective: Escalating global challenges such as disasters, conflict, and climate change underline the importance of addressing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) terrorism for sustainable public health strategies. This study aims to provide a comprehensive epidemiological analysis of CBRN incidents in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, emphasizing the necessity of sustainable responses to safeguard healthcare infrastructures. Methods: Utilizing a retrospective approach, this research analyzes data from the Global Terrorism Database (GTD) covering the period from 2003 to 2020. The study focuses on examining the frequency, characteristics, and consequences of CBRN incidents in the MENA region to identify patterns and trends that pose significant challenges to public health systems. Results: The analysis revealed a significant clustering of CBRN incidents in Iraq and Syria, with a predominant involvement of chemical agents. These findings indicate the extensive impact of CBRN terrorism on healthcare infrastructures, highlighting the challenges in providing immediate health responses and the necessity for long-term recovery strategies. Conclusions: The study underscores the need for improved healthcare preparedness, robust emergency response systems, and the development of sustainable public health policies. Advocating for international collaboration, the research contributes to the strategic adaptation of healthcare systems to mitigate the impacts of CBRN terrorism, ensuring preparedness for future incidents in the MENA region and beyond.

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“…This high wheelchair mass immediately negatively impacts rolling resistance of the wheelchair 46 . To optimize the wheelchair-user interface in youth using a manual wheelchair, the knowledge and understanding of wheelchair settings needs to improve in healthcare professionals to support youth, parents/caregivers and wheelchair suppliers in selecting a lightweight wheelchair 59 . Health care professionals can also play…”

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“…In order to increase the general knowledge in physical therapist and occupational therapist regarding wheelchair mobility in youth using a manual wheelchair, educational institutions (context II.) should incorporate lessons regarding wheelchair mobility assessment, training and/or wheelchair settings in their education program59 or this should be made available through a post graduate course. A first step to introducing this theme in the education program of health care professionals involved with youth using a manual wheelchair in the Netherlands, has been made by the Master of pediatric physical therapy from the HU university of Applied sciences Utrecht and Windesheim Master of physical education and sport pedagogy.…”

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Wheelchair Mobility Skills in youth using a manual wheelchair

Sol¹

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Voorwoord'Mis jij het niet, het kunnen lopen?' vraagt een vriendinnetje. Ze kijkt haar verbaasd aan. 'Mis jij het niet, dat je niet in een rolstoel rijdt?' stelt zij de vraag terug, terwijl ze in een wheelie voor de tv balanceert.Onze dochter Tess (16 jaar, Spina Bifida) is nog heel klein als ze haar eerste rolstoel krijgt, 18 maanden. Zij en haar rolstoel trekken al vroeg de wereld in en groeien uit tot een eenheid.'Gelukkig heb ik heel goed geleerd hoe ik met mijn rolstoel moet omgaan. Andere mensen weten vaak niet dat je heel veel zelf kunt en vragen vaak of ze even moeten helpen. En eigenlijk moeten mensen wachten tot je zelf om hulp vraagt. Je wilt het namelijk zelf doen; alles wat je zelf kunt, wil je graag zelf doen. Ik weet precies wanneer ik hulp nodig heb.' 'Rolstoelvaardigheidstraining is heel belangrijk voor mij, ik heb daar veel geleerd. Hoe ik moet omgaan met mijn rolstoel, maar vooral dat ik kan denken in mogelijkheden. Ik kan echt super veel met mijn rolstoel en dat geeft ook een gevoel van vrijheid. Dat je niet meer afhankelijk bent van iemand anders. En je gewoon kan gaan en staan waar je wilt.' General introductionChapter 1 11 General introductionChapter 1 13

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Wheelchair service provision education for healthcare professional students, healthcare personnel and educators across low- to high-resourced settings: a scoping review protocol

Cited by 12 publications

References 34 publications

Wheeled and Seated Mobility Devices Provision: Quantitative Findings and SWOT Thematic Analysis of a Global Occupational Therapist Survey

Wheeled and Seated Mobility Devices Provision: Quantitative Findings and SWOT Thematic Analysis of a Global Occupational Therapist Survey

Public Health Responses to CBRN Terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa

Wheelchair Mobility Skills in youth using a manual wheelchair

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