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The process of selecting wheelchair cushions by patients undergoing rehabilitation and by physical and occupational therapists: a qualitative study

The process of selecting wheelchair cushions by patients undergoing rehabilitation and by physical and occupational therapists: a qualitative study - The process of selecting wheelchair cushions by patients undergoing rehabilitation and by physical and occupational therapists: a qualitative study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Unknown
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000059564
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-11-01
Start date
2022-06-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

stroke,spinal cord injury,Lower leg amputation

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Fujita Health University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: A. Therapists affiliated with Fujita Health University or Fujita Health University Hospital This study investigates the decision-making process involved in cushion selection. Therefore, therapists who have experience supporting patients in selecting cushions were included as participants. To gather a wide range of perspectives from a limited number of individuals, purposive sampling was employed, and participants were selected in accordance with this method. B. Inpatients at Fujita Health University Hospital This study investigates the decision-making process involved in cushion selection. Accordingly, patients with prior experience using cushions who are capable of demonstrating informed and voluntary consent were included as participants. As the study aims to collect diverse opinions from a small sample, purposive sampling was adopted, and participants were selected based on this approach.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: A. Therapists affiliated with Fujita Health University or Fujita Health University Hospital No specific exclusion criteria. B. Inpatients at Fujita Health University Hospital Patients who are unable to respond to interviews due to cognitive impairment or aphasia.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The participants were followed for approximately two to three years after the interviews.

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactShohei Mori

Fujita Health University Department of Rehabilitation

shohei.mori@fujita-hu.ac.jp0562-93-9000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026