Samuel W Logan1, Christina M Hospodar, Heather A Feldner, Hsiang-Han Huang, James C Galloway. 1. Social Mobility Lab (Dr Logan and Ms Hospodar), College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon; Department of Mechanical Engineering (Dr Feldner), University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Sciences (Dr Huang), Chang Gung University, Kwei-Shan Tao-Yuan, Taiwan; Pediatric Mobility Lab and Design Studio (Dr Galloway), Department of Physical Therapy and Biomechanics and Movement Sciences Program, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this single-subject case series study is to determine the effect of modified ride-on car use in natural environments on mobility. METHOD: Three children younger than 2 years diagnosed with various disabilities participated in this 24-week study using a modified ride-on car in their home and community. RESULTS: All 3 children demonstrated an ability to independently use the modified ride-on car and enjoyed doing so. Two of the 3 children demonstrated clinically significant gains in mobility skills as measured by the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory. CONCLUSIONS: Modified ride-on car use is an emerging powered mobility device option for children younger than 2 years. Further research is needed to demonstrate the potential long-term gains of early powered mobility access to young children with disabilities.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this single-subject case series study is to determine the effect of modified ride-on car use in natural environments on mobility. METHOD: Three children younger than 2 years diagnosed with various disabilities participated in this 24-week study using a modified ride-on car in their home and community. RESULTS: All 3 children demonstrated an ability to independently use the modified ride-on car and enjoyed doing so. Two of the 3 children demonstrated clinically significant gains in mobility skills as measured by the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory. CONCLUSIONS: Modified ride-on car use is an emerging powered mobility device option for children younger than 2 years. Further research is needed to demonstrate the potential long-term gains of early powered mobility access to young children with disabilities.
Authors: Samuel W Logan; Christina M Hospodar; Kathleen R Bogart; Michele A Catena; Heather A Feldner; Jenna Fitzgerald; Sarah Schaffer; Bethany Sloane; Benjamin Phelps; Joshua Phelps; William D Smart Journal: J Mot Learn Dev Date: 2019-12
Authors: Christina M Hospodar; Andrina Sabet; Samuel W Logan; Michele A Catena; James C Galloway Journal: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Date: 2020-01-15
Authors: Amanda J Arnold; Joshua L Haworth; Victor Olivares Moran; Ahmad Abulhasan; Noah Steinbuch; Elena Kokkoni Journal: Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl Date: 2020-04-05
Authors: Samuel W Logan; Heather A Feldner; Kathleen R Bogart; Michele A Catena; Christina M Hospodar; Joseline Raja Vora; William D Smart; William V Massey Journal: Pediatr Phys Ther Date: 2020-04 Impact factor: 1.452