Remote Wheelchair Maintenance Training Program

STUDY BASICS

Do you use a wheelchair as your primary means of mobility (over 40 hours a week) due to a traumatic spinal cord injury? If so, you may be interested in participating in a research study to find out if an online training program designed to teach people how to improve wheelchair maintenance techniques is effective. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Wheelchair breakdowns are common and can lead to injuries, being stranded, and missed appointments and activities. Learning to perform proper wheelchair maintenance can lower the risk of experiencing a breakdown, but opportunities for wheelchair-related training are limited.

The purpose of this study is to find out if an online training program designed to teach people who use wheelchairs how to improve maintenance techniques is effective. Researchers hope their findings will lead to fewer wheelchair breakdowns in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 18 and up
• Have a traumatic spinal cord injury
• Use a wheelchair as primary means of mobility (greater than 40 hours per week)
• Have internet access

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Interested participants will be asked to complete an online consent form and screening questions. Eligible participants will answer questionnaires and complete a 1-2 hour online training module. After reviewing the maintenance training materials, participants will be asked to provide feedback on the training. After completing the online training module, participants can choose to take part in optional follow-up activities.