Manual wheelchair training approaches and intended training outcomes for adults who are new to wheelchair use: A scoping review

This study reviews existing manual wheelchair training programs for adults who are new to using a wheelchair. The review looks at different training approaches and what outcomes the training aims to achieve for wheelchair users. The review found that most training programs focus on short-term goals like learning skills and feeling confident, with less emphasis on long-term goals like community participation.

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  Manual wheelchair training programs often target individuals with spinal cord injuries, potentially overlooking the needs of older adults or those with progressive conditions.
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  Training programs vary significantly in structure, including the number of sessions, duration, and overall time period, without clear justification for these differences.
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  The majority of programs focus on individual wheelchair skill attainment, building confidence, and efficient propulsion biomechanics.