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ArticleFrontiers in rehabilitation sciences2026

Let us tell you how to train us! experiences of children and youth with the Wheelchair Skills Training Program and their preferences for training delivery: a descriptive qualitative study.

Béatrice Ouellet, Sofia So, Tatiana Dib, Paula W Rushton, Margaux Hebinck, Sarah A Moore, Kelly P Arbour-Nicitopoulos, R L Kirby, François Routhier, Krista L Best

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Béatrice OuelletFaculty of Medicine, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada.
Sofia SoFaculty of Health, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Tatiana DibSchool of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Paula W RushtonSchool of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Margaux HebinckFaculty of Medicine, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada.
Sarah A MooreFaculty of Health, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Kelly P Arbour-NicitopoulosFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
R L KirbyDivision of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
François RouthierFaculty of Medicine, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada.
Krista L BestFaculty of Medicine, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada.

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Introduction: The Wheelchair Skills Training Program (WSTP) has demonstrated statistical and clinical effectiveness in improving manual wheelchair skills among pediatric manual wheelchair users (PMWUs). However, uptake of this program remains limited in pediatric rehabilitation settings, partly due to clinicians' uncertainties about its suitability for playful and developmentally appropriate training. Despite children's and youths' right to engage in discussions regarding their rehabilitation, PMWUs' lived experiences receiving the WSTP have not yet been explored. The aim of this study was to explore PMWUs' experiences with and preferences regarding the WSTP to inform the delivery of this program in pediatric rehabilitation. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted with a maximum variation sample of PMWUs recruited from a randomized controlled trial evaluating the WSTP in pediatrics. Online or in-person semi-structured interviews, informed by the Template for Intervention Description and Replication checklist for rehabilitation intervention reporting, explored experiences with and preferences regarding WSTP delivery. Interview procedures were individualized using a toolkit of strategies to support expression and engagement. The framework method guided deductive thematic analysis. Results: Three overarching themes emerged from the 32 PMWUs': 1) Conclusion: PMWUs' positive experiences with the WSTP revealed that the program aligns with their training preferences and supports mobility progress, suggesting its suitability in pediatric rehabilitation settings.

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assistive technology (AT)lived experiencepediatricsqualitative studyrehabilitationtrainingwheelchairs

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PMCPMC13582389

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