Rasch Analyses of the Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale

Sakakibara, Brodie M.; Miller, William C.; Rushton, Paula W.

doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2014.11.005

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“…The Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale for Manual users-short form (WheelCon-M-short form) is a 21-item self-report questionnaire designed to measure wheelchair confidence in relation to two areas: managing the physical environment (13 items) and managing the social environment (eight items). Each item is scored using a 10-point Likert scale ranging from "0" (not confident) to "10" (completely confident) [22]. It is a reliable and valid instrument when used with community-dwelling manual wheelchair users [22,23], and with older adult manual wheelchair users [24,25].…”

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The Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale: Italian translation, adaptation, and validation of the short form

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Tofani

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Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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The WheelCon-M-I-short form was found to be reliable and a valid outcome measure for assessing manual wheelchair confidence in the Italian population. Implication for Rehabilitation The WheelCon-M-I-short form is a valid outcome measure available for assessing wheelchair confidence, according to Bandura's social cognitive theory, self-efficacy is a better predictor of future behavior than skill itself. Translation of the WheelCon-M-short form into the WheelCon-M-I-short form provides a new tool for Italian professionals. Clinicians now have a method to measure this invisible barrier to wheelchair use, and they will be able to make informed decisions when prescribing the use of manual wheelchairs and when training clients in their use. The WheelCon-M-I-short form also provides researchers with a tool in an important and relevant area of study for future research.

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The Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale: Italian translation, adaptation, and validation of the short form

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“…The self-efficacy constructs were estimated using the 21-item Rasch derived WheelCon-Short Form (WheelCon-SF), 7 which is comprised of mobility (13-items) and selfmanagement (8-items) subscales. Standardized scores from each subscale range from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating higher self-efficacy.…”

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“…There remains a lack of evidence on the prevalence of the various and more specific forms of wheelchair-use self-efficacy (i.e. mobility and self-management self-efficacy found within the WheelCon measure) that have recently been established using Principal Components Analysis, along with Item Response Theory, 7 and their association with wheelchair skills. Such specific knowledge will further aid researchers and clinicians to develop and plan appropriate rehabilitation services.…”

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Prevalence of Low Mobility and Self-Management Self-Efficacy in Manual Wheelchair Users and the Association With Wheelchair Skills

Sakakibara

Miller

2015

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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“…Several strategies might be employed in future to expedite the data collection 572 process and reduce both the tester and participant burden. First, the WheelCon 3.0 is now 573 available in a revised 21-item short-form version, which shows promise as a reliable alternative 574 to the 65-item original test (Sakakibara, Miller, & Rushton, 2015). Second, future participants 1 Manuscript to be reviewed…”

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Peer Review #2 of "A randomized control trial feasibility evaluation of an mHealth intervention for wheelchair skill training among middle-aged and older adults (v0.1)"

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Background. Providing mobility skills training to manual wheelchair (MWC) users can have a positive impact on community participation, confidence and quality of life. Often such training is restricted or not provided at all because of the expense of, and limited access to, occupational and physical therapists before and after discharge. This is particularly true among middle-aged and older adults, who often have limited access to rehabilitation services and require more time to learn motor skills. A MWC skills training monitored home program, delivered using a computer tablet (mHealth), was developed as an alternative approach to service delivery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of implementing this mHealth MWC skills training program among middle-aged and older adults. Methods. A 2 x 2 factorial design randomized control trial (RCT) was used to compare the mHealth intervention and control groups, with additional wheeling time as a second factor. Community-dwelling MWC users aged 55 and older, who had used their MWC for less than 2 years and propelled with two hands, were recruited. Feasibility outcomes related to process, resources, management and treatment criteria were collected. Results. Eighteen participants were recruited, with a retention rate of 94%.Mean (± sd) duration for the first and second in-person training sessions were 90.1 ± 20.5 and 62.1 ± 5.5 minutes, respectively. In the treatment group, 78% achieved the minimum amount of home training (i.e. 300 minutes) over four weeks and 56% achieved the preferred training threshold (i.e. 600 minutes). Trainers reported only 7 minor protocol deviations. No tablets were lost or damaged and there was one incident of tablet malfunction. No injuries or adverse incidents were reported during data collection or training activities. Participants indicated 98% agreement on the post-treatment benefit questionnaire. Discussion. Overall, the study protocol enabled implementation of the intervention in a safe, efficient and acceptable manner. Participant recruitment proved to be challenging, particularly gaining access to individuals who might benefit. Resource PeerJ reviewing PDF | (Manuscript to be reviewed issue demands were acceptable for administration of the intervention; data collection was more time-consuming than anticipated but could be reduced with minor revisions. Participant retention and home program treatment adherence was high; both participant and trainer burden was acceptable. Treatment group participants reported a positive experience and clinical benefits from training program. The findings suggest a full-scale RCT evaluating the clinical impact of the EPIC Wheels intervention is warranted, provided the recruitment issues are addressed through collaborative partnerships and active recruitment strategies. PeerJ reviewing PDF | (Manuscript to be reviewed 1 A randomized control trial feasibility evaluation of an 2 mHealth intervention for wheelchair skill training among 3 middle-aged and older adults 4 5 6Manuscript to be revi...

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Rasch Analyses of the Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale

Cited by 32 publications

References 20 publications

The Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale: Italian translation, adaptation, and validation of the short form

The Wheelchair Use Confidence Scale: Italian translation, adaptation, and validation of the short form

Prevalence of Low Mobility and Self-Management Self-Efficacy in Manual Wheelchair Users and the Association With Wheelchair Skills

Peer Review #2 of "A randomized control trial feasibility evaluation of an mHealth intervention for wheelchair skill training among middle-aged and older adults (v0.1)"

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