Implementation of the spinal cord injury exercise guidelines in the hospital and community settings: Protocol for a type II hybrid trial

Spinal Cord, 2022 · DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41393-021-00685-7 · Published: August 10, 2021

Spinal Cord Injury Healthcare Rehabilitation

Simple Explanation

This study aims to improve physical activity levels for people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) by implementing a coaching program. The program involves physiotherapists in the hospital and SCI peers in the community working together to support individuals with SCI as they transition from hospital to home. The study will assess how well this coaching program is implemented and whether it leads to increased physical activity and improved well-being for people with SCI.

Study Duration

1 year

Participants

55 adults with SCI (30 intervention, 25 control)

Evidence Level

Type II hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial protocol

Key Findings

1
The study will evaluate the implementation of coordinated physical activity (PA) coaching delivered by physiotherapists and SCI peers during the transition from in-hospital care to living in a community.
2
The study will assess the effect of coaching on PA behaviour and psychosocial predictors among people with SCI.
3
The implementation intervention will consist of two training sessions, provision of the ProACTIVE SCI intervention toolkit, and PA coaching forms.

Research Summary

This study protocol describes a type II hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial to improve physical activity (PA) among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The trial aims to evaluate the implementation of a coordinated PA coaching process involving physiotherapists and SCI peers, and to assess the effects of this coaching on PA behavior and psychosocial factors. The study will use a quasi-experimental design with 55 participants, employing both quantitative (questionnaires) and qualitative (interviews) data collection methods, analyzed using appropriate statistical and thematic analysis techniques.

Practical Implications

Improved Physical Activity

The study could lead to improved physical activity levels among individuals with SCI through coordinated coaching.

Enhanced Psychosocial Well-being

The intervention may positively impact psychosocial predictors of PA, leading to better mental health outcomes.

Effective Implementation Strategies

The study will provide insights into effective implementation strategies for translating SCI exercise guidelines into practice.

Implementation of the spinal cord injury exercise guidelines in the hospital and community settings: Protocol for a type II hybrid trial

Simple Explanation

Key Findings

Research Summary

Practical Implications

Improved Physical Activity

Enhanced Psychosocial Well-being

Effective Implementation Strategies

Study Limitations

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Implementation of the spinal cord injury exercise guidelines in the hospital and community settings: Protocol for a type II hybrid trial

Simple Explanation

Key Findings

Research Summary

Practical Implications

Improved Physical Activity

Enhanced Psychosocial Well-being

Effective Implementation Strategies

Study Limitations

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