Participation - Highlighted Project

POWER Mobility Phase 3 - Examining feasibility of conducting research on children's power mobility use and participation in everyday life

Therapists recommend power mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, to make it easier for children who have difficulty walking to do the things they want or need to do in daily life. This study explores the feasibility of conducting research investigating power wheelchair use and participation in daily life for children aged 5-17 years. Findings of this study will advance our understanding of how children and youth use power mobility.

Research Team Member Title Affiliations
William C. Miller, PhD FCAOT Professor, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, UBC UBCGF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Debbie Field, MHScOT PhD Candidate; Occupational Therapist, Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, UBC UBCSunny Hill Health Centre
Co-Investigators
Lori Roxborough, MSc OT/PT Therapy Professional Practice Leader, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children Sunny Hill Health Centre
Tal Jarus, PhD Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, UBC UBC
Stephen Ryan, PhD Senior Scientist; Associate Professor, Bloorview Research Institute Holland Bloorview Rehabilitation Hospital; Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto University of Toronto
Sharon Montgomery, BScOT Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader, Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health Island Health
Karen Edwards, BScOT Director of Occupational Therapy, Centre for Child Development Centre for Child Development
Roslyn Livingstone, MSc (RS) OT Occupational Therapist, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children Sunny Hill Health Centre

Funding

Canadian Institutes of Health ResearchCanadian Occupational Therapy Foundation

Debbie Field is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fellowship Award, and the Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation (COTF) Blake Medical Doctoral Scholarship Award.