Fall Prevention and Management among People with Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis who use Wheelchairs and Scooters
The Disability, Participation, and Quality of Life Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois is conducting a study on fall prevention and management for people living with SCI and MS who use wheelchairs and scooters. You will have an opportunity to learn about fall prevention and management.
If you choose to participate, you will be asked to:
- Complete online surveys
- Participate in an orientation session to learn about the program
- Participate in a 6-week online fall prevention and management education program
- Track how often you fall for 14 weeks
- Select participants will be asked to participate in an online interview
To participate, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a diagnosis of SCI or MS
- Use a wheelchair or scooter for most of your mobility
- Be able to transfer independently or with moderate or minimal assistance
- Have experienced at least one fall in the past 3 years
- Have access to a care partner to assist with the physical skills of the program
- Have access to a smartphone or electronic tablet
- Have access to a stable internet connection
You will be compensated $180 for participation. You may earn an additional $20 if you participate in an interview.
If you are interested in participating or have any questions about the study protocol, please email us at dpqol-lab@illinois.edu.
The research protocol has been reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (IRB 25-0716)