Article

Recent studies have used data loggers to record a wide range of, sometimes
differing, objective outcomes associated with the use of manual wheelchairs. To
identify which outcomes are broadly perceived to be the most important to measure
when objectively documenting manual wheelchair use,
a cross-sectional survey was
conducted with groups of researchers and clinicians in the field of wheeled
mobility. We also surveyed the challenges these groups experienced when using
data loggers. The survey was informed by a previous scoping review of the
scientific and gray literature. Seventy-four people with various academic and
professional backgrounds completed the survey: 57 researchers (77.0%) and 17
clinicians (23.0%). Regarding the importance they attributed to commonly measured
outcomes, the most highly rated outcome identified by both groups was "distance
traveled." There were significant differences between the groups' perspectives in
rating and ranking the importance of "pressure-relief activities," "seat
pressure," and "acceleration." In terms of challenges or barriers associated with
the use of data loggers for monitoring manual wheelchair use, it appears that
researchers and clinicians have relatively similar needs and preferences.
However, only clinicians reported that the time they wanted to, or could,
allocate to review recorded information was a potential hardship. Our hope is
that these results will help further development and increase the functionality
and applicability of data loggers for manual wheelchairs in research and clinical contexts.
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