Wheelchair Skills Program Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine Wheelchair Skills Program

   
 


OVERVIEW OF WEBSITE

On this website, you will find a number of sections:

  • In the Brochure section, we provide a brief summary of the WSP.
  • In the Evidence section, we provide a brief summary of the published studies related to the measurement properties of the WST and WST-Q, as well as the evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of the WSTP.
  • In the Publications section, you will find a list of wheelchair-related publications by the Dalhousie Wheelchair Research Team.
  • In the WSP Manual, you will find detailed instructions on how to administer the WST and WST-Q, as well as the procedures and techniques involved in the WSTP.
  • In the Forms section, we provide forms that can be used when using the WSP.
  • In the Spotter Strap section, you will find a pattern from which a spotter strap can be fabricated and instructions in its use.
  • In the Image Gallery section, we provide still images and videotaped segments showing the skills environment and examples of how the individual skills should or should not be performed.
  • In the International Efforts section, we provide an explanation of our efforts to encourage the use of the WSP in appropriate locations around the world.
  • In the Testimonials section, we provide samples of comments from experts and wheelchair users about the WSP.
  • In the Collaborators and Funding sections, we acknowledge the major contributors to the development of the WSP.
  • In the Registration section, you can provide us with the means of contacting you when the website is periodically updated. (under construction)