American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2011
Measuring height without a stadiometer: empirical investigation of four height estimates among wheelchair users.
: This study aimed to compare four methods of measuring or estimating height among wheelchair users, to determine whether these methods result in significantly different estimates, and to determine which method is most accurate. ⋯ : The measurement method used to estimate height yields significantly different values for both height and body mass index among wheelchair users who cannot stand to be measured using a stadiometer. Recumbent length yields the most accurate height estimate for wheelchair users. However, when logistical and practical considerations pose difficulties for obtaining this measure, height estimates based on knee height and self-report may provide reasonable alternatives.