Effectiveness of Wheelchair Skills Training for Caregivers of Manual Wheelchair Users
- 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
Not provided
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Treatment Remote wheelchair skills training The wheelchair user and caregiver will be trained together on wheelchair skills using remote technology (Zoom for healthcare and/or Facetime).
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from baseline in Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire at 18 weeks 18 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 weeks 5 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
Name Time Method Satisfaction with wheelchair skills training over course of study 5 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 weeks 18 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 training 5 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 weeks 5 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
🇨🇦Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada