Efficacy of a Remote Train-the-Trainer Model for Wheelchair Skills Training Administered by Clinicians: A Cohort Study With Pre- vs Posttraining Comparisons.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To test the hypotheses that remote training improves trainer confidence and when these trainers train others the capacity and confidence of the trainees improves.

Design

Cohort study with pre- vs posttraining comparisons.

Setting

Four spinal cord injury model systems centers.

Participants

Convenience sample of 7 clinician trainers and 19 able-bodied trainees (N=26).

Interventions

Part 1 focused on trainer skill acquisition with self-study of the Wheelchair Skills Program Manual and instructional videos focused on motor learning, spotting, and 10 intermediate and advanced wheelchair skills. Trainers practiced in pairs, receiving asynchronous feedback on video recordings from a remote instructor. Part 2 included additional video modules targeted

SUBMITTER: Worobey LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8645659 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature