Effectiveness of wheelchair skills training for improving manual wheelchair mobility in children and adolescents: protocol for a multicenter randomized waitlist-controlled trial

Effectiveness of wheelchair skills training for improving manual wheelchair mobility in children and adolescents: protocol for a multicenter randomized waitlist-controlled trial

Abstract Background Self-directed mobility during childhood can influence development, social participation, and independent living later in life. For children who experience challenges with walking, manual wheelchairs (MWCs) provide a means for self-directed mobility. An effective MWC skills traini...

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Main Authors: K. L. Best, P. W. Rushton, J. Sheriko, K. P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos, T. Dib, R. L. Kirby, M. E. Lamontagne, S. A. Moore, B. Ouellet, F. Routhier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Children
Adolescents
Youth
Disability
Manual wheelchair
Wheelchair skills training
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04303-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04303-8

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