WheelSee Feasibility Study

University of British Columbia

Status: Completed

Conditions: Self-efficacy

Treatments: Device: WheelSee Training Program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01837888

H11-02687

Details and patient eligibility

About

Self-efficacy predicts behavioural and rehabilitation outcomes and may be an important psychological factor for wheelchair mobility. A feasibility study will evaluate a novel self-efficacy enhanced wheelchair training intervention (WheelSee) to determine if: 1.WheelSee improves self-efficacy compared to standard care; 2. study design is appropriate; and 3. The WheelSee intervention protocol is suitable. This feasibility study will allow for study design and protocol refinement and will provide pilot data for an experimental trial.

Full description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of administering a novel self-efficacy enhanced wheelchair training intervention (WheelSee) for manual wheelchair users who are at least 19 years of age. Self-efficacy for wheelchair use is an important construct, which may influence wheelchair mobility and participation. Pilot data obtained from this study will inform the design of an experimental trial and refinement of the WheelSee intervention and protocol.

This study will use a randomized controlled, single blind design with a sample of 24 (12 intervention, 12 control). Participants will be randomly allocated to the intervention or control group using a computer generated table of random numbers. Participants allocated to the intervention group will take part in WheelSee in groups of 2-4. The WheelSee intervention consists of 6 (twice weekly, minimum 3 days apart) x 1.5 hour sessions. Participants will be encouraged to bring a family member to each session, who may act as a spotter during the practice of wheelchair skills. If no family member is available, a student volunteer spotter will be available to ensure a 1:1 spotter: wheelchair user ratio. All spotters will be trained in appropriate spotting techniques.

Enrollment: 24 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 19+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• 19 years of age or older
• Reside in the community
• Daily use of a manual wheelchair (≥ 2 hours/day)
• Able to self-propel (using any combination of hands or feet) a distance of 10 m
• Would like to improve confidence using a manual wheelchair
• Have wheelchair mobility goals
• Able to read, write and speak at a Grade 8 English level
• Score 25 or higher on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Exclusion criteria

• Have previously or are currently taking part in standardized wheelchair training
• Are acutely ill

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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24 participants in 2 patient groups

Standard training provided by clinician

No Intervention group

Description:

Participants in the control group will receive the current standard of care. (i.e., any training provided by the clinician or vendor who prescribes/provides the wheelchair). Participants will receive one follow up phone call to remind them of followup testing.

WheelSee Training Program

Experimental group

Description:

Participants allocated to the intervention group will take part in WheelSee in groups of 2-4. The WheelSee intervention consists of 6 (twice weekly, minimum 3 days apart) x 1.5 hour sessions. Participants will be encouraged to bring a family member to each session, who may act as a spotter during the practice of wheelchair skills. If no family member is available, a student volunteer spotter will be available to ensure a 1:1 spotter: wheelchair user ratio. All spotters will be trained in appropriate spotting techniques.

Treatment:

Device: WheelSee Training Program