An ongoing survey from the University of Pittsburgh and other investigators is asking for stakeholder opinions on the attributes of a new coverage policy for Complex Rehab Technology (CRT).

Project investigators — led by co-investigators Mark Schmeler, Ph.D., OTR/L, and Brad Dicianno, M.D. —are seeking “broad feedback” from everyone involved in or impacted by CRT policy, including wheelchair riders, caregivers, clinicians, suppliers, manufacturers, technicians, policy makers, and payers.

“This work is part of a larger Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project funded to investigate and propose a new CRT policy that better aligns with best practices and the needs of people who use the devices,” a University of Pittsburgh bulletin said.

Participants will be asked to respond to 10 statements to gauge their opinion on elements that should be included in a new CRT policy. The topics include timeliness; repairs and maintenance; improved communication; accountability; and durability. The survey was written as a follow-up to a previous survey focused on the current state of CRT.

Investigators said the survey should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. While the survey does ask some questions on demographics, such as where participants live, “No identifiable information will be gathered about people who complete the survey. Results will be aggregated and used for consideration in the development of a new proposed policy.”