Table 2. Wheelchair Specifications at Baseline.
| Specification | WSTPa Groupb (n = 53) | ECa Groupb (n = 53) | P-valuec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigid frame | 38 (71.7) | 30 (57.7) | 0.133 |
| Rear anti-tip devices | 14 (26.4) | 12 (22.6) | 0.652 |
| Wheel locks | 47 (88.7) | 48 (90.6) | 0.750 |
| Sling backrest | 39 (75.0) | 39 (73.6) | 0.868 |
| Rigid backrest | 14 (26.9) | 15 (28.3) | 0.874 |
| Foam cushion | 13 (24.5) | 9 (17.0) | 0.338 |
| Air cushion | 25 (47.2) | 24 (45.3) | 0.846 |
| Contour cushion | 8 (15.1) | 6 (11.5) | 0.592 |
| Other cushion | 20 (37.7) | 21 (40.4) | 0.781 |
| Adjustable armrests | 11 (20.8) | 10 (18.9) | 0.807 |
| Desk-length armrests | 15 (28.3) | 11 (20.8) | 0.367 |
| Full-length armrests | 9 (17.0) | 5 (9.4) | 0.251 |
| Removable front rigging | 10 (18.9) | 13 (24.5) | 0.480 |
| Swing-away front rigging | 11 (20.8) | 11 (20.8) | 1.000 |
| One-piece front rigging | 40 (75.5) | 43 (81.1) | 0.480 |
| Adjustable angle footplates | 12 (22.6) | 15 (28.3) | 0.504 |
| Positioning belt | 2 (3.8) | 1 (1.9) | 0.558 |
| Knapsack/backpack | 26 (49.1) | 19 (36.5) | 0.195 |
| Power add on | 2 (3.8) | 3 (5.7) | 0.647 |
aAbbreviations: EC = Educational Control, WSTP = Wheelchair Skills Training Program.,
bn (%) values are shown.
cp-values are from two-sample t-tests comparing WSTP vs EC.