Wheelchair Skills Programme for Young People
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Wheelchair skills programme for children
IRAS ID
169094
Contact name
Mary Hannon-Fletcher
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Ulster University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 1 days
Research summary
The nature of this study is framed around promotion of independence in young people who are permanent wheelchair users. Wheelchair users conduct all activities of daily living while in their chair therefore it is pivotal for them to grasp the skills necessary to enable them to use their chair to the best of their ability. Poor wheeling can have long term effects on secondary upper limb injuries however it is well documented that skill acquisition can improve this outlook. This research project will test their skill level and implement a training programme to enable users to optimise chair performance and functional ability.
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - South Yorkshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/YH/0383
Date of REC Opinion
12 Aug 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion