Reliability and Validity of the PReFS

Purpose

This study is testing the psychometric properties of a new tool to determine recommendations for pressure relief frequency in wheelchair users.

Conditions

  • Neurologic Disorders
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Stroke
  • Traumatic Brain Injury

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • primary wheelchair user - diagnosed with a neurologic disorder

Exclusion Criteria

  • does not use a wheelchair for more than 50% of waking hours

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Cross-Sectional

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Wheelchair Users Individuals with a neurologic disorder who are primary wheelchair users
  • Other: Interview
    Participants will be interviewed for this study. No intervention will occur.

Recruiting Locations

Baylor University
Waco 4739526, Texas 4736286 76798
Contact:
Antonia Silva, DPT
757-831-4354
antonia_silva@baylor.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Baylor University

Study Contact

Antonia Silva, DPT
757-831-4354
antonia_silva@baylor.edu

Detailed Description

The goal of the proposed study is to establish the content validity and inter-rater reliability of a new tool, the Pressure Relief Frequency Scale (PReFS). Findings from this study will provide clinicians with a tool that can be used to develop an individualized approach to teaching patients how frequently to perform weight shifts. The part of the study will establish the inter-rater reliability of the PReFs through video recordings of individuals who are wheelchair users.