Research Question 4
| Citation |
Furumasu, J., Guerette, P., & Tefft, D. (2004). Relevance of the pediatric
powered wheelchair screening test for children with cerebral palsy, Developmental
Medicine and Child Neurology, 46, 468-474. |
| Question | Does the Pediatric Powered Mobility Screening Test (PPWST), symbolic representational
level (SRS) or coping factors predict driving ability for children with CP? |
| Description |
In this study 26 children with CP, aged between 2 and 6 years old were given 6 training
sessions in a power chair. Approximately half way through these sessions a number
of readiness tests were administered and results were analyzed to see if the tests
predicted which children would drive successfully. |
| Results |
• PPWST was predictive of driving ability only for those children who could use
a joystick • SRS marginally increased predictive ability for these same children
|
| Messages |
• PPWST should not be used exclusively to determine which children have the potential
to use a power wheelchair • PPWST is not appropriate for children with more severe
forms of CP
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Last Updated:
Jan 13, 2011