Neurologic Disorders, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
Conditions
Keywords
wheelchair user, pressure relief, skin integrity
Brief summary
This study is testing the psychometric properties of a new tool to determine recommendations for pressure relief frequency in wheelchair users.
Detailed description
The goal of the proposed study is to establish the content validity and inter-rater reliability of a new tool, the Pressure Relief Frequency Scale (PReFS). Findings from this study will provide clinicians with a tool that can be used to develop an individualized approach to teaching patients how frequently to perform weight shifts. The part of the study will establish the inter-rater reliability of the PReFs through video recordings of individuals who are wheelchair users.
Interventions
OTHERInterview
Participants will be interviewed for this study. No intervention will occur.
Sponsors
Baylor University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* primary wheelchair user * diagnosed with a neurologic disorder
Exclusion criteria
* does not use a wheelchair for more than 50% of waking hours
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | Baseline | Each participant will take part in a 10-minute interview to answer questions on the PReFS |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactAntonia Silva, DPT
Backup ContactElizabeth Ardolino, PT, PhD
Outcome results
None listed