Effects of App-Based Transitional Care on the Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life of Patients With Spinal Cord Injury in China: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spinal cord injury (SCI) severely impairs the physical and mental health of patients, decreasing their self-efficacy in coping with daily life and quality of life (QOL). In China, a large gap remains between the complex long-term health needs of SCI patients and the current community care system. With the prevalence of mobile terminals, the usage of mobile health apps has the potential to fill this gap by extending qualified medical resources to the families of SCI patients. Our team developed the app Together for the transitional care of home-dwelling SCI patients in China.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of app-based transitional care on the self-efficacy and QOL of SCI patients.

Methods

Through a three-round Delphi process, an Android

SUBMITTER: Liu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8050746 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature