title: Randomized controlled trial protocol feasibility: The Wheelchair Self-Efficacy Enhanced for Use (WheelSeeU).
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Manual wheelchairs (MWCs) can improve mobility and social participation for individuals who experience difficulty walking; however, older adults receive little training for wheelchair use. The Wheelchair Self-Efficacy Enhanced for Use (WheelSeeU) research program provides peer-led training that may positively influence wheelchair use while reducing clinician burden.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and clinical outcomes of WheelSeeU.
  
  
  METHODS
  A randomized control trial (RCT) recruits and randomly assigns 40 MWC users (55+ years). Feasibility indicators assessing process, resource, management, and treatment issues are measured, and clinical outcomes (wheelchair skills, safety, confidence, mobility, social participation, quality of life, health utility) are collected at three time points.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  WheelSeeU provides an innovative approach for teaching wheelchair skills to an aging population that may improve wheelchair use and decrease clinician burden. Since RCTs are expensive and challenging in rehabilitation, establishing feasibility prior to larger effectiveness trials is prudent.
authors.forename: Krista L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Best
authors.forename: William C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Janice J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Eng
authors.forename: François
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Routhier
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Goldsmith
mesh_terms: D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000193:education*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D020377:Self Efficacy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014910:Wheelchairs