Testing the feasibility of training peers with a spinal cord injury to learn and implement brief action planning to promote physical activity to people with spinal cord injury

This study explores whether individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) can be trained to use a brief action planning (BAP) approach. BAP is based on motivational interviewing, and it helps people set goals for physical activity. The study assessed whether peers with SCI could learn BAP and motivational interviewing techniques, how satisfied they were with the training, and their motivation to use BAP with other SCI individuals. The results suggest that training peers with SCI to use BAP is feasible, as participants showed improved skills and satisfaction with the training. However, continued support and practice are needed to maintain these skills.

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  Participants' BAP and motivational interviewing competence significantly increased following the training.
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  Training satisfaction was very positive, with all means falling above the scale midpoint.
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  Participants’ perceived behavioral control to use BAP increased from baseline to post but was not maintained at follow up.