Effectiveness of Wheelchair Skills Training for Caregivers of Manual Wheelchair Users: a Randomized Waitlist-controlled Trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 27
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from baseline in Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire at 18 weeks
Study Overview
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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description
This is a single-blind study. The outcomes assessor will be blind to group allocation. Because of the nature of the study, it will not be possible to blind participants or trainer.
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from baseline in Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire at 18 weeks
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 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 Outcomes
- Satisfaction with wheelchair skills training over course of study(5 weeks, 18 weeks)
- Change from baseline in quality of life at 18 weeks(18 weeks)
- Cost-effectiveness of training(5 weeks)
- Change from baseline in quality of life at 5 weeks(5 weeks)
Investigators
Lee Kirby
Principal Investigator
Nova Scotia Health Authority