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Study design
Researchers examined independent wheelchair mobility, activities of daily living independence and psychosocial outcomes among 100 wheelchair users aged over 18. Participants were recruited from community-based and rehabilitative settings. Questionnaires covered wheelchair usability and specifications, rehabilitation hurdles and related contextual factors. The cross-sectional design means the reported associations do not establish causation.
Mobility and daily activities
Independent wheelchair mobility was achieved by 49% of participants. In bivariate analysis, wheelchair type was significantly associated with mobility, while age, walking difficulty without assistance and prior wheelchair use were not. ADL independence was observed in 18% of participants and was significantly associated with awareness of government or nongovernmental support programs.
Psychosocial findings and analysis
Improved psychosocial self-esteem was reported by 29% of participants and was associated with less avoidance of going out and lower public embarrassment. However, exploratory multivariable logistic regression found no statistically significant independent associations with mobility. The researchers concluded that wheelchair-related outcomes appear multifactorial, while noting the findings came from exploratory analyses.
