Feasibility of the trial procedures for a randomized controlled trial of a community-based peer-led wheelchair training program for older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A novel peer-led manual wheelchair (MWC) training program may support the training needs of older adults, but establishing program feasibility is a pragmatic first step. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a peer-led Wheelchair training Self-Efficacy Enhanced for Use (WheelSeeU) program.

Methods

Forty MWC users (mean age 65 years) were randomly assigned to the experimental (WheelSeeU) or control group. Feasibility indicators of process, resources, management, and safety were collected throughout the study.

Results

The consent rate was 49%. Participant retention rate was 90% post-intervention and 87.5% at follow-up (6 months). All participants reported perceived benefits from WheelSeeU. Participants and trainers adhered to the study

SUBMITTER: Best KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5512940 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature