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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Health Psychology
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Secondary health conditions (SHCs) significantly impact individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), affecting life expectancy and function.
  • Established self-management (SM) strategies have shown limited success in the SCI population.
  • There is a need for tailored interventions to support long-term SCI management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore participant experiences within a novel group-based telehealth program designed for SCI self-management.
  • To identify key elements contributing to the effectiveness of the Spinal Cord Injury Self-Management (SCISM) Program.
  • To understand how tailored interventions can address ongoing needs in the chronic SCI stage.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).
  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 participants who completed the SCISM Program.
  • Thematic analysis was used to identify recurring experiences and perceptions.

Main Results:

  • Four major themes emerged: "A Sense of Community," "Being Held Accountable," "I'm Still Learning," and "Being Proactive Instead of Reactive."
  • Participants valued the peer support and shared experiences facilitated by the group format.
  • Accountability and continuous learning were identified as crucial for effective self-management.

Conclusions:

  • Tailored, community-focused telehealth interventions are vital for supporting individuals with SCI.
  • The SCISM Program's success highlights the importance of fostering community and accountability in managing chronic SCI.
  • Ongoing support is necessary to address mental health and enhance self-management skills in the SCI population.