Knowledge, Capacity, and Frequency of Performance of Wheelchair Maintenance Among Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
This study highlights gaps in wheelchair maintenance knowledge, capacity, and performance among individuals with SCI. Specific maintenance tasks demonstrated larger deficits in capacity and performance and may represent critical targets for wheelchair maintenance training programs. Participant characteristics including shorter duration of wheelchair use and female sex were associated with lower WMT-Q scores, suggesting that earlier and more inclusive training may be beneficial.
Authors
- Lynn A. Worobey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8795-6061)
- Jonathan Pearlman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0830-9136)
- Gina McKernan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3234-7802)
- Jessica Presperin Pedersen
- Dyson-Hudson Trevor
- Mary Shea
- Allen W. Heinemann
- Michael L. Boninger
- Rachel E. Cowan
- Drew H. Redepenning
Institutions
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (US)
- Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (US)
- University of Pittsburgh (US)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2026.02.004
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Administration for Community Living
- National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research