A Participatory Approach to Develop the Power Mobility Screening Tool and the Power Mobility Clinical Driving Assessment Tool
Joint Authors
Kamaraj, Deepan C.
Cooper, Rory A.
Dicianno, Brad E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-09-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The electric powered wheelchair (EPW) is an indispensable assistive device that increases participation among individuals with disabilities.
However, due to lack of standardized assessment tools, developing evidence based training protocols for EPW users to improve driving skills has been a challenge.
In this study, we adopt the principles of participatory research and employ qualitative methods to develop the Power Mobility Screening Tool (PMST) and Power Mobility Clinical Driving Assessment (PMCDA).
Qualitative data from professional experts and expert EPW users who participated in a focus group and a discussion forum were used to establish content validity of the PMCDA and the PMST.
These tools collectively could assess a user’s current level of bodily function and their current EPW driving capacity.
Further multicenter studies are necessary to evaluate the psychometric properties of these tests and develop EPW driving training protocols based on these assessment tools.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kamaraj, Deepan C.& Dicianno, Brad E.& Cooper, Rory A.. 2014. A Participatory Approach to Develop the Power Mobility Screening Tool and the Power Mobility Clinical Driving Assessment Tool. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016353
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kamaraj, Deepan C.…[et al.]. A Participatory Approach to Develop the Power Mobility Screening Tool and the Power Mobility Clinical Driving Assessment Tool. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016353
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kamaraj, Deepan C.& Dicianno, Brad E.& Cooper, Rory A.. A Participatory Approach to Develop the Power Mobility Screening Tool and the Power Mobility Clinical Driving Assessment Tool. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016353
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1016353