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Feasibility and clinical applicability of a novel power wheelchair training approach.

Alice PellicheroKrista Lynn BestÉric SoritaPhilippe S ArchambaultLouise DemersLucas RouaultFrancois Routhier
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology (2022)
With few modifications, the COMET intervention and the study protocol will be feasible and applicable in clinical practice. Individuals with complex cognitive and mobility impairment demonstrated abilities to learn PWC use. Further investigation of the COMET intervention is required to evaluate its efficacy.Implications for rehabilitationA novel power wheelchair (PWC) training approach adapted to individual with complex mobility and cognitive impairments was developed: the COMET (cognition, occupation, mobility, evaluation and training) intervention.The COMET intervention applies a goal directed, client-centred and occupation-based approach.With minor modifications, the COMET intervention may be feasible and clinically applicable to train individuals with complex motor and cognitive impairments how to use a PWC.Further evaluation of the COMET intervention and lager control trialsare suggested.
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