The Wheelchair Outcome Measure for Young People (WhOM-YP): modification and metrics for children and youth with mobility limitations

Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology
Debra A Field, William C Miller

Abstract

Purpose: Wheelchairs enhance children's mobility and participation in daily life, yet few participation measures are used to evaluate wheeled mobility interventions. The Wheelchair Outcome Measure for Young People (WhOM-YP) addresses this gap, evaluating importance of and satisfaction with client-identified participation outcomes inside and outside home for children aged 18 years and younger who need wheeled mobility interventions.Methods: Mixed methods study using semi-structured interviews with nine experienced therapists and nine wheelchair users (11-18 years) evaluated the appropriateness of adult Wheelchair Outcome Measure for younger ages. Four key informants reviewed findings and offered additional modifications. Two-week test-retest reliability and construct validity were examined with children and parents; Spearman correlations were estimated among child and parent scores and Mann-Whitney U Test analyzed difference in outside home participation mean weighted satisfaction scores between new and experienced power mobility users.Results: Modifications included age-appropriate changes, adding visuals to rating scales, and separate child and adult ratings dependent on child's age and abilities. Two week test-retest reliabil...Continue Reading

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