Development of a Hybrid Course on Wheelchair Service Provision for clinicians in international contexts.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Wheelchair users worldwide are at high risk of developing secondary health conditions and premature death due to inappropriate wheelchair provision by untrained providers. The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP) has developed a Hybrid Course based on the World Health Organization's Wheelchair Service Training Package-Basic Level. The Hybrid Course leverages online modules designed for low-bandwidth internet access that reduces the in-person training exposure from five to three and a half days, making it less expensive and more convenient for both trainees and trainers. METHODS:The Hybrid Course was designed using a systematic approach guided by an international group of stakeholders. The development followed the Quality Matters Higher Educational Rubric, w

SUBMITTER: Burrola-Mendez Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6003808 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature