Views of people with traumatic spinal cord injury about the components of self-management programs and program delivery: a Canadian pilot study

This study explores what aspects of self-management programs are considered important by people with traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCI). It also looks at their opinions on how these programs should be delivered. The study found that exercise, nutrition, pain management, and confidence were rated as very important components. Participants also preferred internet-based programs with individuals of similar injury levels. These findings can help in creating self-management programs that better meet the needs of individuals with traumatic SCI, potentially improving their health and well-being.

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  Exercise, nutrition, pain management, information/education on aging with a SCI, and confidence were rated as 'very important' by the greatest proportion of participants.
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  Almost 40% of the sample indicated that an internet-based self-management program would be the best delivery format.
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  The highest proportion of participants indicated that the program should have individuals of a similar level of injury.