Evaluation of pediatric-specific resources to support utilization of the Wheelchair Skills Training Program by the users of the resources: a descriptive qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children's ability to engage in meaningful activities is positively influenced by their ability to move independently. Preliminary evidence in children suggests that wheelchair skills training improves wheelchair skills, which are important for independent mobility. The Wheelchair Skills Training Program is a standardized program to teach wheelchair skills. However, it is underutilized in pediatric rehabilitation settings. To increase its utilization, 3 pediatric-specific Wheelchair Skills Training Program resources related to indoor skills were developed (i.e., a storybook, four instructional posters, and a training workbook). This study aimed to describe occupational therapists' (OTs) and pediatric manual wheelchair users' (PMWUs) perceived satisfaction with the storyb

SUBMITTER: Ouellet B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9402274 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature