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Paguinto SG, Kasparian NA, Carroll K, Thomas N, Bray P, Farrar MA. Getting Wheels: development and evaluation of a psychoeducational resource for parents of children with a neuromuscular condition following recommendation of wheelchair equipment. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 19:2630-2640. [PMID: 38308497 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2310282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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PURPOSE Access to credible information can facilitate parental engagement in wheelchair prescription for their child with a neuromuscular condition (NMC). In this study, we developed and evaluated acceptability, perceived usefulness and emotional responses to a psychoeducational booklet for parents of children with a NMC. METHODS Australian parents of children who had been recommended a wheelchair and clinicians caring for children with NMCs were invited to evaluate the booklet, Getting Wheels. The booklet included 11 chapters, each covering distinct aspects of wheelchair prescription and supportive care. Participants completed one online survey including validated and study-specific measures. RESULTS Twenty-seven parents (71% response rate, 78% mothers) and nine clinicians (90% response rate, 89% women) participated. All parents endorsed the booklet as addressing their information and support needs, and 93% agreed it would help parents engage in the wheelchair prescription process. All clinicians endorsed the booklet as addressing parents' information and support needs and agreed they could use the booklet in clinical practice. CONCLUSIONS Parents and clinicians rate Getting Wheels as acceptable for use in the context of wheelchair recommendation for children with a neuromuscular condition. Next steps include prospective examination of booklet use in clinical practice and adaptation to culturally and linguistically diverse populations.Implications for rehabilitationThe co-designed "Getting Wheels" booklet provides tailored information for use in the context of wheelchair recommendation for children with a neuromuscular condition.The emotions elicited throughout wheelchair prescription endorse the need for integrated psychosocial multidisciplinary care to improve access and support the ongoing emotional needs of this population.Parents of children who receive wheelchair recommendation between zero and two years require greater support from clinicians regarding their thoughts and feelings about wheelchair prescription.Parents of children with a neuromuscular condition and treating clinicians support provision of a tailored psychoeducational resource when a child is recommended a wheelchair.
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- Sarah-Grace Paguinto
- Occupational Therapy Department, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia
- Discipline of Paediatrics and Children's Health, School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Heart and Mind Wellbeing Center, Heart Institute and the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Discipline of Paediatrics and Children's Health, School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Gefen N, Weiss PL, Rigbi A, Rosenberg L. Lessons learned from a pediatric powered mobility lending program. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 19:2250-2259. [PMID: 37897432 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2276232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate children's characteristics and impact of a powered wheelchair lending program including comparisons of diagnostic sub-groups, and validation of a predictive model of powered mobility proficiency. METHODS AND MATERIALS This retrospective study included 172 children who participated in the ALYN powered mobility lending program from 3/2009-7/2022. Demographics and functional levels were measured via questionnaires; driving proficiency was evaluated when the wheelchair was returned, and parents and children were interviewed following their participation in the program. RESULTS Two diagnostic groups were identified: cerebral palsy (CP) (n = 136, median = 9.75 yrs) and other neuromuscular diseases (NMD) (n = 30, median = 5.83 yrs). They differed significantly in the age they commenced PM training, the male/female ratio, walking ability and access mode. Fifty-seven percent of the participants with CP achieved powered mobility proficiency, a rate that was significantly lower than the 73% proficiency found for the NMD group. Four significant predictors were identified: communication, manual wheelchair operation, access mode and go-stop upon request. They predicted proficiency in approximately 80% of cases. Overall feedback from the parents and children indicated that their personal and family's quality of life improved as a result of their child's ability to use a powered wheelchair. CONCLUSIONS A lending program provides children with opportunities to improve mobility skills in an appropriate powered wheelchair. Children who can communicate verbally, propel a manual wheelchair, use a joystick and go-stop upon request are significantly more likely to become proficient drivers; however, many who were unable to complete these tasks also improved and even became proficient drivers.
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- Naomi Gefen
- ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
- PARC Research Center, ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
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- PARC Research Center, ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
- Dept. of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Faculty of Education, Beit Berl College, Kfar-Sava, Israel
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Hebrew University, Israel
- Ilanot Special Education School, Jerusalem, Israel
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Hoffman ME, Steele KM, Froehlich JE, Winfree KN, Feldner HA. Off to the park: a geospatial investigation of adapted ride-on car usage. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 19:1890-1898. [PMID: 37688446 PMCID: PMC10924068 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2248218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Adapted ride-on cars (ROC) are an affordable, power mobility training tool for young children with disabilities. Previous qualitative research has identified environmental factors, such as weather and adequate drive space, as barriers to families' adoption of their ROC. However, we do not currently know the relationship between the built environment and ROC usage. MATERIALS AND METHODS In our current study, we quantified the driving patterns of 14 children (2.5 ± 1.45 years old, 8 male: 6 female) using ROCs outside and inside of their homes over the course of a year using a custom datalogger and geospatial data. To measure environmental accessibility, we used the AccessScore from Project Sidewalk, an open-source accessibility mapping initiative, and the Walk Score, a measure of neighborhood pedestrian-friendliness. RESULTS The number of play sessions with the ROC ranged from 1 to 76; 4 participants used it less than 10 times and 4 participants used it more than 50 times. Our findings indicate that more play sessions took place indoors, within the participants' homes. However, when the ROC was used outside the home, children engaged in longer play sessions, actively drove for a larger portion of the session, and covered greater distances. Most children tended to drive their ROCs in close proximity to their homes, with an average maximum distance from home of 181 meters. Most notably, we found that children drove more in pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods and when in proximity to accessible paths. CONCLUSIONS The accessibility of the built environment is paramount when providing any form of mobility device to a child. Providing an accessible place for a child to move, play, and explore is critical in helping a child and family adopt the mobility device into their daily life.
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- Mia E Hoffman
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems, Northern AZ University, Flagstaff, AZ, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Paleg GS, Williams SA, Livingstone RW. Supported Standing and Supported Stepping Devices for Children with Non-Ambulant Cerebral Palsy: An Interdependence and F-Words Focus. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:669. [PMID: 38928915 PMCID: PMC11203597 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21060669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Children functioning at Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels IV-V cannot maintain an aligned standing position or take steps without support. Upright positioning and mobility devices have psycho-social significance for these children and their families, enhancing use of vision, communication, functioning and emotional well-being. Standers and supported stepping devices facilitate opportunities for biomechanical loading, potentially helping to build and maintain muscle and bone integrity, and they promote physical development. However, families are often required to choose between these two devices for their young child. This study aims to synthesize evidence for use and benefits of both supported standing and stepping devices through the lens of two contemporary theoretical frameworks to support clinical reasoning and implementation. The F-words for childhood development (functioning, family, fitness, fun, friends, future) and the interdependence-Human Activity Assistive Technology (iHAAT) models were combined to illustrate the complex interactions between the child, family, caregivers, peers and contextual factors when implementing standing and stepping devices with children at GMFCS levels IV and V. Supported standing and stepping devices provide complementary benefits, and both may be necessary starting at 9-15 months. We propose they both be included ON-Time, along with other age-appropriate positioning and mobility devices, to promote more equitable developmental opportunities for children with non-ambulant cerebral palsy.
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- School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6009, Australia;
- Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5, Canada;
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Kenyon LK, Farris J, Veety L, Zondervan DK. The IndieTrainer system: a clinical trial protocol exploring use of a powered wheelchair training intervention for children with cerebral palsy. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 19:1579-1589. [PMID: 37256733 PMCID: PMC10687311 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2218436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The IndieTrainer system, comprised of both a mobility device and gamified training modules, was developed to aid powered wheelchair (PWC) skills acquisition in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The aims of this small-scale study are to: explore use of the IndieTrainer system to improve PWC skills in children who have CP and document parental/caregiver perceptions of, and satisfaction with, the IndieTrainer system. METHOD This small-scale study is an open-label single-arm clinical trial involving a three-week PWC training intervention consisting of two 60-minute training sessions per week. A single session retention trial will be held four weeks after the completion of the intervention period. All research activities will take place in-person in a laboratory-based setting located within a university. Twenty-five child-parent/caregiver dyads will participate in the study. Each child participant will be 3 to 21 years of age and have a diagnosis of CP or other similar condition. The Assessment of Learning Powered mobility use will be the primary outcome measure. Secondary outcome measures will include the Wheelchair Skills Checklist, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, the Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire-8, and a qualitative interview. Data analyses will involve one-way repeated measures ANOVAs followed by paired samples t-tests with Bonferroni adjustments. IMPACT The IndieTrainer system allows children to explore and use power mobility in their own manual wheelchair and was designed to meet the needs of power mobility learners across the continuum of learning. It is the first PWC training system to optimize learning for early learners who do not yet understand cause and effect concepts.
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- Lisa K Kenyon
- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Padnos College of Engineering and Computing, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Director of Assistive Technology, The Center for Discovery, Monticello, NY, USA
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- Chef Executive Officer, Flint Rehabilitation Devices, LLC, Irvine, CA, USA
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Feldner HA, Gaebler-Spira D, Awasthi V, Bjornson KK. Supportive mobility devices across the lifespan in Cerebral Palsy: a modified Delphi study to establish stakeholder research priorities. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 19:1739-1747. [PMID: 37452575 PMCID: PMC10883137 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2233564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to co-develop research priorities and identify meaningful research questions with a diverse group of stakeholders representing the CP community for implementation in subsequent research activities. The overarching aim of this research was to 1) Understand the mobility experiences, supported mobility device (SMD) use, and desired participation outcomes of people with cerebral palsy (CP) across the lifespan; and 2) Describe how perspectives of rehabilitation care and professional resources may influence mobility decision-making processes and outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS A three-round modified Delphi consensus study was conducted with a stakeholder advisory panel consisting of three adults with CP, two parents of children with CP, and four SMD providers. RESULTS The advisory panel identified 11 unique topical categories focused on SMD selection and use, stratified by age group and stakeholder role. Questions or statements within each category were ranked, and top consensus and concordance statements were retained, reviewed, and refined for use in a co-developed focus group guide. Priorities were identified in three main groupings: (1) Age/GMFCS level/Environment-related; (2) Individual with CP/Caregiver need-related; and (3) Clinician/provider partnership-related. DISCUSSION A modified Delphi process was a useful tool for stakeholders in co-developing research priorities related to SMD use across the lifespan. Drawing on the lived expertise of stakeholders is important in facilitating improved research translation in the CP community.
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- Heather A Feldner
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of WA, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
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Huang HH, Chu YW, Chan AT, Chen CL. A pilot randomised controlled trial of ride-on cars and postural combinations of standing and sitting for mobility and social function in toddlers with motor delays. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024:1-11. [PMID: 38180348 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2299712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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PURPOSE Locomotor experiences in upright postures are essential for developing toddlers' mobility and social functions. This pilot randomised controlled trial aimed to examine the effectiveness of using a modified ride-on car (ROC) with postural combinations of standing and sitting on mobility and social function in toddlers with motor delays. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nineteen participants aged 1-3 years with mild, moderate or severe motor delays were randomly assigned to four ROC groups. The ROC groups had different combinations of standing and sitting, namely standing for 70 min (ROC-Stand70, five participants), standing for 45 min (ROC-Stand45, four participants), standing for 25 min (ROC-Stand25, five participants) and sitting for 70 min (ROC-Sit70, five participants). All participants participated in 2-h sessions twice a week for 12 weeks. The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory, Goal Attainment Scaling and Bayley-III tests were administered before and after the intervention, and after 12 weeks of follow-up. A mixed-model analysis of variance was used to compare inter- and intra-group differences. This trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03707405). RESULTS All groups showed significantly improved mobility, social function and goal achievement at the post-test (p < .001). However, no significant changes were observed in Bayley scores. CONCLUSIONS Combining physical and social environmental modifications with active exploration is crucial for early power mobility training in toddlers with motor delays. To enhance the robustness and generalisability of our findings, future studies should include larger sample sizes, consider variations in motor delays, and measure energy expenditure during the intervention.Implications for rehabilitationProviding active exploratory experience using ride-on cars (ROCs) with various postural combinations can improve a child's mobility.The ROC training with various postural combinations can improve social function, and the degree of improvement may depend on the severity of motor delays.Setting goals with caregivers and incorporating their roles in the training process can empower them to interact with children more frequently and actively.
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- Hsiang-Han Huang
- Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Hung Da Wei Rehabilitation Clinic, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Early Intervention, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Fujita H. Early Introduction of Power Mobility Devices for Children with Fukuyama Congenital Muscular Dystrophy and Its Psychological Impact on Caregivers: A Case Report. Pediatr Rep 2023; 15:403-413. [PMID: 37489411 PMCID: PMC10366897 DOI: 10.3390/pediatric15030037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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Recently, motorized mobility devices (or power mobility devices (PMDs)) have been introduced for infants and toddlers who lack the means for self-mobility. Previous reports have primarily focused on PMDs for individuals with cerebral palsy. Few have explored PMDs for individuals with neuromuscular diseases who have intellectual disabilities. This report presents a case study of the early introduction of a PMD for an infant with Fukuyama congenital muscular dystrophy and presents the results of an interview with the father regarding psychological aspects and the child's manipulative abilities. The PMD was introduced at the age of 1 year and 10 months, and the changes during the 19 months after the introduction were evaluated six times, using the Assessment of Learning Powered mobility use tool (ALP). A semi-structured interview with the father was conducted 19 months after the introduction. The ALP evaluation and the interview were conducted by one physical therapist and two physical therapy students, and the results were shared with the hospital's physical therapist and nurses at the nursing facility. This report provides a basis for expanding the scope of PMD use and for considering the family's involvement, especially for the child.
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- Hitomi Fujita
- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nihon Fukushi University, 26-2 Higashihaemi-cho, Handa 475-0012, Aichi, Japan
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An M, Kim J. Family-Professional Collaboration on Modified Ride-on Car Intervention for Young Children: Two Case Reports. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 2023; 44:198-215. [PMID: 37326454 DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2023.2223692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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AIMS The study aimed to describe the implementation of a collaborative ride-on car (ROC) intervention by applying a practice model of family-professional collaboration. The model involves specific strategies for collaboration, "visualizing a preferred future" and "scaling questions." METHODS The participants were two young children with mobility limitations and their mothers. The 12-week of ROC intervention involved training sessions with a therapist and home sessions. The outcomes included the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS). RESULTS The collaborative strategies facilitated parent engagement in goal setting, planning, and evaluation. After the intervention, the mothers' ratings of their children's performance and parent satisfaction on the COPM increased by 6 and 3 points, respectively, and the level of goal attainment exceeded expectations (+1 on GAS) in both families. Prior to the ROC intervention, both families were hesitant to use powered mobility. However, the experience of participating in the ROC intervention process broadened parents' perspectives on self-directed mobility and led them to explore options for their children to move independently. CONCLUSIONS The collaborative ROC intervention can be used as an intervention for early mobility and a bridging step for families reluctant to use a powered wheelchair.
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- Mihee An
- Department of Physical Therapy, Kaya University, Gimhae-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu University, Gyeongsan-si, Republic of Korea
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Logan SW, Sloane BM, Kenyon LK, Feldner HA. Powered Mobility Device Use and Developmental Change of Young Children with Cerebral Palsy. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:bs13050399. [PMID: 37232636 DOI: 10.3390/bs13050399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Mobility is a fundamental human right and is supported by the United Nations and the ON Time Mobility framework. The purpose of this study was to understand the effect of a powered mobility intervention on developmental changes of children with cerebral palsy (CP). This study was a randomized, crossover clinical trial involving 24 children (12-36 months) diagnosed with CP or with high probability of future CP diagnosis based on birth history and current developmental status. Children received the Explorer Mini and a modified ride-on car in randomized order, each for 8 weeks. The Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-4th Edition was administered at baseline, mid-study, and end-of-study. Raw change scores were used for analysis. Total minutes of use per device was categorized as low or high use for analysis based on caregiver-reported driving diaries. Explorer Mini: The high use group exhibited significantly greater positive change scores compared to the low use group on receptive communication, expressive communication, and gross motor subscales (p < 0.05). Modified ride-on car: No significant differences between low and high use groups. Regardless of device, low use was associated with no significant developmental change and high use was associated with positive developmental changes. Mobility access is critical to maximize the development of children with CP and may be augmented by using powered mobility devices. Results may have implications for the development of evidence-based guidelines on dosage for powered mobility use.
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- Samuel W Logan
- College of Health, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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- College of Health, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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Floreani ED, Rowley D, Kelly D, Kinney-Lang E, Kirton A. On the feasibility of simple brain-computer interface systems for enabling children with severe physical disabilities to explore independent movement. Front Hum Neurosci 2022; 16:1007199. [PMID: 36337857 PMCID: PMC9633669 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2022.1007199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Introduction Children with severe physical disabilities are denied their fundamental right to move, restricting their development, independence, and participation in life. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) could enable children with complex physical needs to access power mobility (PM) devices, which could help them move safely and independently. BCIs have been studied for PM control for adults but remain unexamined in children. In this study, we explored the feasibility of BCI-enabled PM control for children with severe physical disabilities, assessing BCI performance, standard PM skills and tolerability of BCI. Materials and methods Patient-oriented pilot trial. Eight children with quadriplegic cerebral palsy attended two sessions where they used a simple, commercial-grade BCI system to activate a PM trainer device. Performance was assessed through controlled activation trials (holding the PM device still or activating it upon verbal and visual cueing), and basic PM skills (driving time, number of activations, stopping) were assessed through distance trials. Setup and calibration times, headset tolerability, workload, and patient/caregiver experience were also evaluated. Results All participants completed the study with favorable tolerability and no serious adverse events or technological challenges. Average control accuracy was 78.3 ± 12.1%, participants were more reliably able to activate (95.7 ± 11.3%) the device than hold still (62.1 ± 23.7%). Positive trends were observed between performance and prior BCI experience and age. Participants were able to drive the PM device continuously an average of 1.5 meters for 3.0 s. They were able to stop at a target 53.1 ± 23.3% of the time, with significant variability. Participants tolerated the headset well, experienced mild-to-moderate workload and setup/calibration times were found to be practical. Participants were proud of their performance and both participants and families were eager to participate in future power mobility sessions. Discussion BCI-enabled PM access appears feasible in disabled children based on evaluations of performance, tolerability, workload, and setup/calibration. Performance was comparable to existing pediatric BCI literature and surpasses established cut-off thresholds (70%) of “effective” BCI use. Participants exhibited PM skills that would categorize them as “emerging operational learners.” Continued exploration of BCI-enabled PM for children with severe physical disabilities is justified.
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- Erica D. Floreani
- Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- *Correspondence: Erica D. Floreani,
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- Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Alberta Children’s Hospital, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Feldner HA, Logan SW, Kenyon LK. In the Driver's Seat: A Randomized, Crossover Clinical Trial Protocol Comparing Home and Community Use of the Permobil Explorer Mini and a Modified Ride-On Car by Children With Cerebral Palsy. Phys Ther 2022; 102:6590688. [PMID: 35607923 PMCID: PMC9338708 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzac062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aims of this study are 2-fold: (1) to evaluate a powered mobility intervention to promote developmental, activity, and participation outcomes of young children aged 12 to 36 months who have cerebral palsy; and (2) to compare the use patterns (frequency, duration, environment) of 2 different powered mobility options. METHODS This study is a multisite, mixed-methods, doubly counterbalanced, randomized, crossover clinical trial, where intervention A is the Permobil Explorer Mini and intervention B is a modified ride-on toy car. The study will take place in rural and urban home and community settings surrounding 3 sites (Washington, Oregon, and Michigan). There will be 24 child-caregiver dyads in the study (8 dyads per site). Primary outcome measures include the Bayley Scale of Infant and Toddler Development, the Youth and Children's Participation and Environment Measure, the Assessment for Learning Power mobility use, automated device use tracking logs, caregiver semistructured interviews, and the Acceptability, Feasibility, and Intervention Appropriateness Measures. Secondary measures include the Child Engagement in Daily Life and caregiver diaries. IMPACT The use of powered mobility devices for young children with cerebral palsy has gained traction, with evidence that the use of powered mobility at young ages complements (rather than detracts from) other interventions focused on more traditional mobility skills such as crawling and walking. However, research is limited, and often comprised of low-level evidence. Given the clearance of the first powered mobility device for infants, the Permobil Explorer Mini, and the recent popularity of modified ride-on toy cars as an alternative for powered mobility for young children with disabilities, this study will contribute to rigorous examination of the developmental outcomes, use patterns, and caregiver perceptions of these novel devices.
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- College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
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Rosenberg L, Maeir A, Gilboa Y. Evaluating a Therapeutic Powered Mobility Camp for Children with Severe Cerebral Palsy. The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 2021; 88:294-305. [PMID: 34435918 PMCID: PMC8640274 DOI: 10.1177/00084174211034938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background. Children and youth with severe cerebral palsy (CP) have limited independent mobility, which affects opportunities for overall development. Purpose. To examine the effectiveness of Power Fun, a therapeutic powered mobility summer camp. Methods. A quasi-experimental, repeated-measure design was used, with participants acting as their own control. Twenty-four participants with severe CP (aged 7-20 years) attended Power Fun for three weeks, five days/week. Assessments of powered mobility skills and functional mobility goals were conducted three weeks before the camp (T1), at baseline (T2), postintervention (T3), and at three-week follow-up (T4). Findings. An analysis of variance results indicated significant improvements in powered mobility skills (F(1,22) = 56.61, p < 0.001, η2p = 0.74) and functional mobility goals (F(1,58) = 80.17, p < 0.001, η2p = 0.74), with 70% of goals achieved postintervention. A descriptive analysis revealed three learning profiles. Implications. This study provides initial evidence supporting the effectiveness of Power Fun as an intervention promoting powered mobility for children with severe CP, across a range of abilities.
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- Lori Rosenberg
- Lori Rosenberg, School of Occupational Therapy, 1 Churchill Blvd, PO Box 24026, Jerusalem, Israel.
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Krasovsky T, Shammah C, Addes A, Brezner A, Barak S. The Development and Evaluation of the Powered Mobility Function Scale (PMFS) for Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy. Dev Neurorehabil 2021; 24:338-347. [PMID: 33703993 DOI: 10.1080/17518423.2021.1898057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Aims: To describe the development and evaluation of a novel task-based measure of powered mobility function: the Powered Mobility Function Scale (PMFS).Methods: PMFS was developed in Hebrew in four phases, with feedback from clinicians and clients. Psychometric properties (inter-rater, test-retest reliability, concurrent, convergent and known-groups validity) were evaluated for N = 49 children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy (11.1 ± 4.8y) using Powered Mobility Program (PMP), Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) and Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT)Results: PMFS development involved 3 versions over three years. Inter-rater reliability was κ=0.75-0.95 (video/observation). Test-retest reliability was κ=0.93-0.96. Concurrent validity (PMP) was ρ=-0.84-to-0.96. Convergent validity (PEDI-CAT) was ρ=-0.47-to-0.70. Known-groups validity (GMFCS/MACS) demonstrated medium effect sizes (r = 0.33-0.46)Conclusions: PMFS is valid and reliable for measuring powered mobility function in children and adolescents with CP. Future validation of the English version of PMFS is warranted.
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- Tal Krasovsky
- University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.,The Edmond & Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Merkaz Shikum Yeladim (MESHI) Kindergarten and School, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Merkaz Shikum Yeladim (MESHI) Kindergarten and School, Jerusalem, Israel
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- The Edmond & Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- The Edmond & Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Ramat-Gan, Israel.,Kaye Academic College of Education, Be'er Sheba, Israel
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Rosenberg L, Cohen R, Maeir A, Gilboa Y. Effects of a powered mobility summer camp as perceived by school staff: a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2021:1-8. [PMID: 33961532 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2021.1923840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Powered mobility has a positive effect on social skills, self-esteem and overall development of children with motor impairments, but almost all previous studies were conducted with pre-school children. The aim of this study was to explore change beyond mobility following a therapeutic powered mobility summer camp for school-aged children and adolescents with severe cerebral palsy, as perceived by school staff. MATERIALS AND METHODS The participants in the therapeutic camp, which ran for 3 weeks, 5 days a week, three times over the summers 2018-2019, were children ages 7-19 (median age 11) with severe cerebral palsy who needed assistance in mobility and had limited hand function. Following the intervention, 19 semi-structured audio-recorded interviews were conducted with school staff, then transcribed and thematically analyzed using an inductive qualitative descriptive design with a phenomenological theoretical framework. RESULTS Four overarching themes were identified: (1) "Every step you take: mastering new, sometimes unexpected, skills", (2) "Break on through to the other side: changes in behaviour", (3) "Make new friends (but keep the old): Boosting social behaviour" and (4) "I'm a believer: The journey through self-efficacy to empowerment". CONCLUSIONS The interviews showed the immediate positive influence of powered mobility for children who previously did not have independent mobility, following an intensive intervention. Changes in initiative, empowerment, social relationships and behaviour highlight the importance of self-generated mobility, regardless of whether independence was achieved. School-aged children with severe cerebral palsy seem to benefit from an intensive powered mobility intervention in areas other than mobility skills themselves.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPowered mobility intervention seems to encourage activity and initiation among children and youth with severe CP.This research adds to the understanding of the effect powered mobility can have on social interaction and communication.Powered mobility might be a means to allow development, in addition to being an important end.
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- Lori Rosenberg
- School of Occupational Therapy, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Tsad Kadima Adult Day Centre, Jerusalem, Israel
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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Kenyon LK, Blank K, Meengs J, Schultz AM. "Make it fun": a qualitative study exploring key aspects of power mobility interventions for children. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2020; 18:304-312. [PMID: 33259252 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2020.1849431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE Research suggests there are three groups of paediatric power mobility learners: exploratory, operational and functional. The purpose of this modified grounded theory study was to explore the key aspects of power mobility interventions for children in each of these paediatric power mobility learner groups. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were gathered through face-to-face interviews conducted in-person or via Zoom®. Three stakeholder groups were interviewed: (1) children ages 8-18 years who used a power wheelchair (PWC); (2) parents whose children (≤18 years of age) used a PWC; and (3) therapists/therapist researchers experienced in paediatric power mobility. An interview guide was created for each stakeholder group. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and an initial coding scheme was used to identify intervention activities specific to each learner group. Data for each learner group were then coded to reflect the essence of each intervention activity. Finally, patterns within the data were identified and codes were collapsed into thematic categories reflecting the key aspects of intervention for each learner group. RESULTS A total of 29 participants (nine children, seven parents and 13 therapists) took part in the study. Key aspects of power mobility interventions for each learner group, as well as fundamental aspects of power mobility intervention applicable to all learner groups, emerged in the data. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights both the similarities (fundamental aspects) and differences (key aspects targeting the specific needs of each learner group) of power mobility interventions for children in each of the three power mobility learner groups.Implications for RehabilitationThere are both similarities (fundamental aspects) and differences (key aspects targeting the specific needs of each learner group) in the needs of children in each of the three power mobility learner groups.Key aspects of power mobility interventions vary for children in each of the three paediatric power mobility learner groups and correspond with the learning needs of each power mobility learner group.The findings of this study will help clinicians and researchers to tailor power mobility interventions to meet the unique needs of children in each power mobility learner group.
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- Lisa K Kenyon
- Department of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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Livingstone R, Field D, Sanderson C, Pineau N, Zwicker JG. Beginning power mobility: parent and therapist perspectives. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 44:2832-2841. [PMID: 33174476 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1842916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore parent and therapist experiences of early power mobility following participation in a Power Mobility Day - a 60-90 min play-based session where children with mobility limitations (<6 years of age) experienced four different early power mobility devices. METHOD Participants were purposefully selected from parents and therapists who took part in Power Mobility Days as part of a larger cross-sectional study. One semi-structured interview with each participant was conducted via telephone. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using a content analysis approach. RESULTS Of 35 adults approached, 11 parents and 11 occupational or physical therapists completed interviews averaging 20 min (range 10-45 min), one week to three months after the session. Participants were parents or therapists of children aged 12 to 48 months of age with a variety of neuromotor diagnoses from different areas of the province. The overarching theme Empowering Children and Families to Explore was developed from themes: Earlier Experiences; A Novel Introduction; and Moving Forward. CONCLUSION Power Mobility Days provided a welcoming and inclusive child- and family-led introduction to power mobility. This novel approach may help change both therapists' and families' perception of child potential and perspectives on power mobility as an intervention.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION:Exploratory sessions can provide a novel introduction to power mobility interventions.Child enjoyment has a reciprocal impact on family engagement with early power mobility.Experiential child- and family-led learning can increase awareness of power mobility options and possibilities.
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- Roslyn Livingstone
- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,Sunny Hill Health Centre, Vancouver, Canada.,BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,Sunny Hill Health Centre, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,Sunny Hill Health Centre, Vancouver, Canada.,BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Svensson E, Nilsson L. Inter-rater reliability of the assessment of learning powered mobility use, version 2.0, when applied with children and adults engaged in Driving to Learn in a powered wheelchair. Aust Occup Ther J 2020; 68:115-123. [PMID: 33137856 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 09/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The Assessment of Learning Powered mobility use (ALP) tool including the ALP instrument and facilitating strategies, was developed for Driving to Learn. This therapeutic intervention aims to provide children and adults who have profound cognitive disabilities with opportunities to learn tool use through powered mobility practise. To allow for longer intervention periods, a partnership was developed between professionals supervising Driving to Learn and persons accompanying children or adults to their practice sessions. Accompanying persons (relatives or assistants) gradually took on shared responsibility for applying the intervention and conducting assessments with the ALP-instrument. The aim of this study was to test the inter-rater reliability of the ALP-instrument version 2.0 as applied in this novel partnership in assessment and intervention. METHOD A psychometric analysis compared pair-wise assessments with the ALP-instrument version 2.0, made independently by professional supervisors and accompanying persons following each Driving to Learn session. Weighted kappa statistic was used to compare the matched pair ordinal data. RESULTS Eight professional supervisors and 22 accompanying persons independently completed assessments with the ALP-instrument after 55 sessions with six children and five adults, who each participated in five Driving to Learn sessions. When the scores from the 55 pairs of assessments were compared, a weighted kappa value of 0.85 was obtained, indicating very good inter-rater reliability between the two rater groups. CONCLUSION The resulting inter-rater reliability suggests that it is reliable to implement the ALP-instrument as part of partnership in intervention between supervisors and accompanying persons. Provision of longer periods of Driving to Learn is possible when those who accompany the child or adult are able to gradually assume responsibility for practice and assessment under the supervision of a professional. This partnership approach enables children and adults with multiple and complex disabilities to practise and learn in accordance with their conditions and needs.
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- Eva Svensson
- Child and Youth Habilitation, Hässleholm, Habilitation & Assistive Technology, Kristianstad, Skåne, Sweden
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- Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, Health Science Centre, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Gefen N, Rigbi A, Weiss PL(T. Reliability and validity of pediatric powered mobility outcome measures. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2020; 17:882-887. [DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2020.1819449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Naomi Gefen
- ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Faculty of Education, Beit Berl College, Kfar-Sava, Israel
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Logan SW, Ross SM, Bogart KR, Feldner HA, Kenyon LK, Woekel E. Item development, internal consistency, and known-groups validity of the Self-Directed Mobility Scale. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2020; 17:318-324. [PMID: 32594782 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2020.1782489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Purpose: The aims of the current study include to: (1) describe the item development; and (2) begin the process of establishing the internal consistency and known-groups validity of the Self-Directed Mobility Scale. The purpose of the scale is to assess paediatric physical and occupational therapists' views towards self-directed mobility and their perceived ability and intentions to advocate for children's access to self-directed mobility.Methods: Three individuals with expertise in kinesiology, psychology, paediatric rehabilitation, and disability studies served as the expert panel for item development. Four samples were included to determine internal consistency and known-groups validity: 350 physical therapists, 89 occupational therapists, 279 kinesiology undergraduate students, and 528 health and wellness undergraduate students.Results: The internal consistency was above the acceptable level of 0.70 (range = 0.72-0.77) for all samples when two items regarding promoting other motor skills prior to powered mobility use and the temporary use of a mobility device were removed. Known-groups validity was established between all samples.Conclusions: The Self-Directed Mobility Scale appears to be a valid tool for assessing views of self-directed mobility and mobility advocacy intentions in paediatric physical and occupational therapists, as well as undergraduate students. Future work should examine the internal consistency based on study sample to ensure the (> 0.70) acceptable Cronbach's alpha level is met.Implications for rehabilitationThe Self-Directed Mobility Scale is a viable measurement tool to assess views of self-directed mobility and mobility advocacy intentions of pediatric physical and occupational therapists.In combination with other measures, the Self-Directed Mobility Scale may be used in future rehabilitation research to evaluate factors associated with provision of mobility technology to children with disabilities.
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- Samuel W Logan
- College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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- College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- School of Psychological Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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Bragg E, Spencer NLI, Phelan SK, Pritchard-Wiart L. Player and Parent Experiences with Child and Adolescent Power Soccer Sport Participation. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 2020; 40:637-650. [PMID: 32249646 DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2020.1746946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To provide insight into the experiences of power soccer players and their parents to inform rehabilitation practice. METHODS Primary data for this Interpretive Description study were individual interviews with five power soccer athletes, ranging from 11 to 17 years of age, and three parents of power soccer players. Observational field notes were also used. RESULTS Five inter-related themes were developed: 1) Level playing field, 2) I am an athlete, 3) Important "life lessons" are gained through team sports, 4) The value of belonging to a community, and 5) Role of the rehabilitation community in supporting power mobility sports. CONCLUSIONS Findings of this study demonstrate the benefits and challenges of power sport participation. The results encourage therapists to share information about sport opportunities with families and to consider a broad range of contexts when assessing for power mobility.
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- Elaine Bragg
- Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Gefen N, Rigbi A, Archambault PS, Weiss PL. Comparing children's driving abilities in physical and virtual environments. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2019; 16:653-660. [PMID: 31805790 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1693644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare children's driving abilities in a physical and virtual environment and to validate the McGill Immersive Wheelchair Simulator (MiWe-C) for the use of children with disabilities. MATERIALS AND METHODS Participants included 30 children (17 males, 13 females; mean age 14 y 1 mo, [SD 3 y 6 mo]; range: 5-18 y) with cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disease and spinal cord injury. All children were proficient drivers with more than 3 months' experience, who had their own powered wheelchairs. Participants drove a 15-minute physical route and high-fidelity simulation of that route in a counterbalanced order. Performance of the two routes was compared using the 32 item Powered Mobility Programme (PMP). Differences between the driving modes were analyzed with the non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Significance was set at α = 0.05. RESULTS The scores for the total PMP score as rated during both simulator wheelchair driving and during physical driving were very high (M = 4.90, SD = 0.20; M = 4.96, SD = 0.12, respectively) with no significant difference between them (z= -1.69, p = .09). Five out of the 32 PMP tasks showed significant differences between driving modes (narrow corridors, crowded corridors, doorway, sidewalks), with higher scores for the physical driving mode. CONCLUSIONS Having a validated powered mobility simulator for children provides a viable option for an additional practice mode. The MiWe-C simulator is affordable and a user-friendly simulator that can be used anywhere including at home and in school. Children can be independent when practicing even if they are not yet proficient drivers since continual adult assistance is not needed.Implications for rehabilitationHaving a validated powered mobility simulator for children provides a viable option for an additional practice mode.The MiWe-C is now validated to be used with children 5-18 years with physical disabilities.The MiWe-C is one of the few options for children to practice outside of a research environment.
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- Naomi Gefen
- Department of Occupational Therapy, ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.,Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.,Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation, Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Laval, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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Kenyon LK, Jones M, Breaux B, Tsotsoros J, Gardner T, Livingstone R. American and Canadian therapists' perspectives of age and cognitive skills for paediatric power mobility: a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2019; 15:692-700. [PMID: 31299867 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1606858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Purpose: To explore the views of paediatric occupational therapists and physical therapists in Canada and the USA related to (1) the rationale for the age at which power mobility is considered for children and (2) the cognitive skills considered when trialling power mobility.Materials and methods: This study was part of a larger web-based survey study and analyzed responses to two open-ended survey questions: one related to age and one related to cognitive skills. Data were analyzed using the constant comparative method.Results: Analysis revealed four unique themes in the question related to age: (1) 'Power Mobility Should be Introduced at a Specific Age or Stage'; (2) 'Child Requirements'; (3) 'Developmental Impact of All Forms of Independent Mobility'; and (4) 'Benefits of Power Mobility'. In the question concerning cognitive skills, two unique themes were identified: 'Cognitive Skill Requirements?' and 'Non-Cognitive Requirements'. Two additional themes were identified in both questions: ('Non-child Requirements' and 'Power Mobility Trials, Use, and Options Are Dependent on Age and Goal').Conclusions: Data indicate wide variability in respondents' views related to the provision of power mobility. Additional research is needed to explore both therapists' reasoning regarding power mobility use for children and how to best facilitate knowledge translation in this area.Implications for RehabilitationWide variability exists related to the provision of power mobility for children.Children's age or stage in life influences therapists' consideration of power mobility.Many respondents considered cognitive skills when trialling power mobility but some did not.
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- Lisa K Kenyon
- Department of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Assistive Technology Partners, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Therapy Department, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Kenyon LK, Schmitt J, Otieno S, Cohen L. Providing paediatric power wheelchairs in the USA then and now: a survey of providers. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2019; 15:708-717. [DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1617358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Lisa K. Kenyon
- Department of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Department of Statistics, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, USA
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- Rehabilitation & Technology Consultants, LLC, Arlington, VA, USA
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