The Efficacy of a Self-Management Mobile App for Spinal Cord: Protocol of Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors

  • Megan K MacGillivray University of British Columbia International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries
  • W Ben Mortenson University of British Columbia International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries
  • Gurkaran Singh University of British Columbia International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries
  • Kathleen Martin Ginis University of British Columbia Okanagan International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries
  • Jared Adams Self Care Catalysts Inc.
  • Bonita J Sawatzky University of British Columbia International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries
  • Patricia Mills GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre University of British Columbia

Keywords:

Mobile app, Spinal cord injury, Self-management, Goal attainment scaling

Abstract

Spinal cord injury (SCI) requires complex self-management skills to avoid secondary health complications and to maintain overall health. The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of a self-management mobile app for people with SCI. Changes in goal attainment scaling will be evaluated among immediate and delayed intervention groups in a randomized controlled trial.

Author Biographies

Megan K MacGillivray, University of British Columbia International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries

Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine

PhD Candidate

W Ben Mortenson, University of British Columbia International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries

Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine 

Gurkaran Singh, University of British Columbia International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries

Rehabilitation Sciences

BSc

Kathleen Martin Ginis, University of British Columbia Okanagan International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries

School of Health and Exercise Sciences

PhD

Jared Adams, Self Care Catalysts Inc.

MD, PhD

Bonita J Sawatzky, University of British Columbia International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries

Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine

PhD

Patricia Mills, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre University of British Columbia

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 

MHSc, MD, FRCPC

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Published

2019-07-03

Issue

2018: Healthy Living, Healthy Life Conference Proceedings

Section

Theme 3: Health, wellbeing, and wellness-focused innovations in communities and policies

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