Web-Based Health Coaching for Spinal Cord Injury: Results From a Mixed Methods Feasibility Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at high risk of experiencing secondary conditions like pressure injuries. Self-management programs may reduce the risk of complications, but traditional programs have proven to be insufficiently tailored to the needs of people with SCI. To overcome barriers to self-management support, a web-based, self-management program was developed for Canadians with SCI called SCI & U.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of the SCI & U program in the context of a mixed methods pilot study.

Methods

The study followed an explanatory, sequential mixed methods design. Participants (N=11) were Canadians with SCI who had been living in the community for more than 1 year. Each took part in a s

SUBMITTER: Allin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7428932 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature