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Effectiveness of Wheelchair Skills Training for Caregivers of Manual Wheelchair Users

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Caregivers
Interventions
Other: Remote wheelchair skills training
Registration Number
NCT03856749
Lead Sponsor
Lee Kirby
Brief Summary

Although there have been a small number of studies suggesting the important role that caregivers play in assisting wheelchair users with mobility, there has never been a randomized controlled trial (RCT) looking at the effectiveness or cost-utility of wheelchair skills training for caregivers. The overall goal of this study is to correct this knowledge gap and, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, to conduct the training remotely. The main purpose of this study is to test if providing wheelchair skills training remotely to caregivers of manual wheelchair users enhances caregiver-assisted wheelchair skills ability and confidence in comparison to a control group of participants who are receiving usual care and self-study material on wheelchair skills. The investigators will also study whether the benefits of training are still seen at a 6-week follow-up and assess the health-economic impact of caregiver training.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
27
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
TreatmentRemote wheelchair skills trainingThe wheelchair user and caregiver will be trained together on wheelchair skills using remote technology (Zoom for healthcare and/or Facetime).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline in Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire at 18 weeks18 weeks

Change from baseline in self-reported ability and confidence to perform 33 wheelchair skills. Score ranges from 0-100%, with 0 indicating a poor outcome (not able to do any wheelchair skills and 100% indicating being able to do all the skills).

Change from baseline in Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire at 5 weeks5 weeks

Change from baseline in self-reported ability and confidence to perform 33 wheelchair skills. Score ranges from 0-100%, with 0 indicating a poor outcome (not able to do any wheelchair skills and 100% indicating being able to do all the skills).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Satisfaction with wheelchair skills training over course of study5 weeks, 18 weeks

Participants will be asked their perceptions of the content and benefits of the training material.

Change from baseline in quality of life at 18 weeks18 weeks

Change from baseline in quality of life measured using the EQ-5D-5L as validated quality of life self-report outcome measure. Scores range from 1 (no problem) to 5 (extreme problem) in dimensions of mobility, self-care, activities, pain and mental health. General health score from 0 % (worst health imaginable) to 100% (best health imaginable).

Cost-effectiveness of training5 weeks

Measured using Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALY), estimated costs and quality of life. QALY scores range from 0(dead) to 1(perfect health).

Change from baseline in quality of life at 5 weeks5 weeks

Change from baseline in quality of life measured using the EQ-5D-5L as validated quality of life self-report outcome measure. Scores range from 1 (no problem) to 5 (extreme problem) in dimensions of mobility, self-care, activities, pain and mental health. General health score from 0 % (worst health imaginable) to 100% (best health imaginable).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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