Co-development and evaluation of a community-based telerehabilitation wheelchair training program for children

Independent wheelchair mobility enables children with physical disabilities to explore and interact with their environment, play and participate in school and meaningful activities [1,2-3]. However, wheelchair use is a complex activity requiring children to perform safely and effectively indoor, community and advanced skills [4]. According to the WHO guidelines (2008), training is a critical step of the wheelchair provision process for promoting an independent and safe use [5].