Title in English: Exploring Older Adults' Experiences and Perceptions With a Peer-Led Wheelchair Training Program.

Title in English: Exploring Older Adults' Experiences and Perceptions With a Peer-Led Wheelchair Training Program.
Can J Occup Ther. 2020 May 05;:8417420922635
Authors: Pellichero A, Best KL, Routhier F, Miller WC
Abstract
BACKGROUND.: Manual wheelchair (MWC) training is important, but less than 50% of new wheelchair users receive any training. The Wheelchair training Self-efficacy Enhanced for Use (WheelSeeU), a community-based peer-led MWC training program, is feasible and effective for improving wheelchair skills. However, implementing effective programs requires an understanding of stakeholders' experiences.
PURPOSE.: Explore older adults' perceptions about their participation in the WheelSeeU program.
METHOD.: Qualitative interviews were conducted with participants who completed the WheelSeeU program. Thematic analysis was conducted.
FINDINGS.: Three themes emerged. 1. Getting my life back described participants' perceived impact of the WheelSeeU program on their lives. 2. I can do it too, implied critical facilitators for success. 3. Social gains, revealed participants' feelings of social inclusion through participation in the program.
IMPLICATIONS.: Older adults expressed satisfaction and quality of participation with the WheelSeeU program that increased autonomy, improved MWC mobility and self-efficacy, and enhanced social connectedness.
PMID: 32367732 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher...

Source: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy - May 4, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Pellichero A, Best KL, Routhier F, Miller WC Tags: Can J Occup Ther Source Type: research