Perceptions on the commendability of caregivers regarding the characteristics abilities of a redefined pediatric wheelchair

Date of Completion

2004

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Wheelchair, Caregivers, Children

Abstract

This study determined the perception of caregivers regarding the characteristic abilities of a redefined pediatric wheelchair using eight domain characteristic: functionality, durability, affordability, comfort, originality, creativity, practicality, and bio- engineering characteristics and its commandability level using a 5 point Likert type scale ranges from "Very Highly Commendable" to "Not Very Commendable". Background and Purpose: A redefined pediatric wheelchair has not yet been fabricated by the institution. The purpose of the study is to innovate a pediatric wheelchair regarding its functionality, durability, affordability, comfort, originality, creativity, practicality and bio-engineering characteristic which will be commended by caregivers. Methods: The is study both descriptive and innovative in design. Innovative because the researchers redefined a pediatric wheelchair and tested it to actual patients. A total of 31 caregivers coming from Hospicio de San Jose and Chosen Children Institute participated in the main phase of the study. Out of 31 caregivers, 5 are parent, 2 are guardian/relative, 20 are health care provider and 4 are nanny.In this, study a perception questionnaire was given to the respondents. It consists of 13 questions, distributed in 8 domains namely: functionality, durability, affordability, comfort, originality, creativity practicality, and meeting of the bio-engineering requirements which are all the aspired characteristic abilities of the radefined wheelchair. Caregiver's rating were measured using 5-point likert type scale that ranges from "very highly commendable" to "not very commendable". Results: The result ofthe study showed that the majority of the caregivers graded the redefined pediatric wheelchair as 4 or Highly Commendable which means it is convincing to use and has very slight improvement needed. Conclusion: The researchers conclude that the caregivers perceived the redefined padiatric wheelchair as Highly Commendable based on eight domain characteristics: functionality, durability, affordability, comfort, originality, creativity, practicality and bio-engineering requirement. Very slight improvement is needed in the redefined wheelchair.

First Advisor

Ma. Cecilia D. Licuan

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