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Maria Cole1, Katherine Froehlich-Grobe1, Simon Driver1
1Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas, TX, United States.
JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies
|December 18, 2019
Summary
Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) face barriers to physical activity. This study adapted a web-based intervention using participatory action research, resulting in a user-friendly platform to promote exercise.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation science
- Health promotion
- Web-based interventions
Background:
- Spinal cord injury (SCI) increases risk for chronic conditions.
- Physical activity mitigates this risk but is challenging for individuals with SCI.
- Existing strategies to promote physical activity in SCI are limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To translate a theory-based intervention for physical activity into a web-based format for individuals with SCI.
- To utilize participatory action research to ensure the intervention meets user needs.
Main Methods:
- A participatory action research approach was employed.
- Individuals with SCI provided iterative feedback on a website prototype.
- Consumer input meetings informed redesign of content, format, and functionality.
Main Results:
- Iterative feedback from 7 individuals with SCI led to a redesigned website.
- The revamped platform features improved navigation, content, and functionality.
- The intervention delivery was optimized based on user input.
Conclusions:
- A user-centered, redesigned website offers an accessible platform for SCI individuals.
- The platform utilizes modules, videos, and resources to deliver exercise information.
- Further testing of the redesigned website is planned.
