| Objective:To investigate the therapeutic effect of standardized wheelchair skills training program for paraplegics.Methods:Twenty-seven cases of paraplegia were divided into observation group (n=20) and control group (n=7),and both groups received conventional rehabilitation.Patients in observation group were given the standardized wheelchair skills training additionally.Using a modified Bathel index (MBI) and Wheelchair skills test (WST),all patients were assessed before and after treatment.Results:After treatment for two months,MBI and WST scores in both groups were higher than those before treatment (P<0.01,0.05),and those in observation group were significantly higher than in control group (P<0.01).Conclusion:Standardized wheelchair skills training can significantly improve the activities of daily living of paraplegic patients,and enhance the rehabilitation efficacy. |
