Wheelchair Skills Test (WST, WST-Q) (2024)

FAQs

What is the standardized wheelchair skills test? ›

The WST is a standardized evaluation method that permits a set of representative wheelchair skills to be simply and inexpensively documented. This test is intended to assess a specific person in a specific wheelchair in a standardized manner.

Three-point turns (e.g. using an opening like a doorway to turn around and go back in the opposite direction) can be carried out by making the first turn into the opening while moving forward, followed by a backward turn in the opposite direction.

The assessment should begin by addressing the reason for the referral and the desired outcome of the intervention. At a minimum this should include the client's primary problems/issues related to their mobility status, postural support, health, safety, and ability to function within the environment.

Overview of Code 97542

Code 97542 is used to report management of a patient using a wheelchair including assessment (eg, pos- tural/positioning needs), fitting (eg, pressure relief), and training (eg, getting in and out of the wheelchair safely and managing wheelchair propulsion on various terrains).

If you find pushing your wheelchair hard work, these “Fit Grips” could be just what you need. These rubber sleeves slip easily over you hand rim so increasing the diameter of the rim. This allows you to get a better grip and can also reduce the stress and strain on your hands, wrists, and forearms.

For manual wheelchair users, the T-shaped turning space should be in a 60 inch square minimum space, with arms and base 36 inches wide. And for electric wheelchair, scooter, or reclining wheelchair users, the T-shaped turning space should be in a 94 inch square minimum space with arms and base minimum 40 inches wide.

Never attempt to negotiate stairs unassisted. Never use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Never attempt to lift wheelchair by its armrests or leg rests. It is advisable to use a lift to move between floors if one is available.

These include but are not limited to amputation, paralysis, cerebral palsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, arthritis and spinal cord injury.

: a chair mounted on wheels especially for the use of disabled persons.

What is the wheelchair skills app? ›

We have developed a Back Up wheelchair skills app, so you can practice using a wheelchair wherever you are. The wheelchair skills app, over a series of short videos made by Back Up staff and volunteers, demonstrates the key skills needed to confidently and independently get around in your wheelchair.

Used to objectively evaluate manual wheelchair skills and safety. There are 5 versions, including manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and scooters, for both wheelchair users and caregivers (excepting scooters).

The term ambulatory wheelchair user refers to people who have a disability or chronic illness and use a wheelchair, though they may have some capacity to walk in limited and particular circ*mstances.

ISO 7176-19 is the wheelchair crash test standard which has been derived from a crash test already in use in the motor industry where wheelchairs containing a test dummy are crash tested at a speed of 48kph and at an impact deceleration of 20g.

The Six-Minute Push Test (6MPT) is a modified form of the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) developed for individuals who use a wheelchair to ambulate. The Six-Minute Walk and Push Tests are field-based assessments of VO2 and functional change.

The CBST (Criteria Basic Skills Test) is designed to evaluate your math and verbal skills. It paints a broad picture of your ability to learn, train, and pay attention to details. You'll have 20 minutes to answer 40 questions on language skills, spelling, basic grammar, and math.

The MAT is commonly used by seating clinicians as part of the seating assessment process. It may also be referred to as a biomechanical assessment and physical evaluation. The MAT is a musculoskeletal examination of the client's: Range of motion.