Emily E Giroux1,2, Sheila Casemore3, Teren Y Clarke4, Christopher B McBride5, Kelsey R Wuerstl6,7, Heather L Gainforth6,7. 1. School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC, Canada. emily.giroux@ubc.ca. 2. International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries, Vancouver, BC, Canada. emily.giroux@ubc.ca. 3. Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, Toronto, ON, Canada. 4. Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. 5. Spinal Cord Injury BC, Vancouver, BC, Canada. 6. School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC, Canada. 7. International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: Knowledge translation study. OBJECTIVES: Use the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) to (1) identify barriers and facilitators to participation in daily activities and social roles among people aging with spinal cord injury (SCI); and, (2) systematically co-develop participation-focused intervention recommendations with SCI community organizations that can support people aging with SCI. SETTING: Canadian SCI community. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 people (minimum 45 years of age; minimum 10 years post injury). Participants were asked about their experiences with participating in daily activities and social roles while aging and preferences for what participation-focused interventions should entail. Transcripts were analyzed to address three stages of behaviour change intervention design: (1) identify barriers and facilitators; (2) identify intervention functions and policy categories; (3) identify implementation options. Findings were synthesized into intervention recommendations and assessed for feasibility. RESULTS: Participation in daily activities and social roles was heavily influenced by three TDF domains: environmental context and resources, skills, and social influences. Six intervention functions and all policy categories within the BCW were considered viable intervention options. Multiple messengers and modes of delivery were identified as important. The synthesized recommendations included educating SCI organization membership, partnering with other disability organizations, and advocating to the provincial government. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that multiple intervention formats delivered through a variety of implementation options are needed to enhance participation in daily activities and social roles while aging with SCI. Future efforts should focus on translating the recommendations into real-world behaviour change interventions.
STUDY DESIGN: Knowledge translation study. OBJECTIVES: Use the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) to (1) identify barriers and facilitators to participation in daily activities and social roles among people aging with spinal cord injury (SCI); and, (2) systematically co-develop participation-focused intervention recommendations with SCI community organizations that can support people aging with SCI. SETTING: Canadian SCI community. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 people (minimum 45 years of age; minimum 10 years post injury). Participants were asked about their experiences with participating in daily activities and social roles while aging and preferences for what participation-focused interventions should entail. Transcripts were analyzed to address three stages of behaviour change intervention design: (1) identify barriers and facilitators; (2) identify intervention functions and policy categories; (3) identify implementation options. Findings were synthesized into intervention recommendations and assessed for feasibility. RESULTS: Participation in daily activities and social roles was heavily influenced by three TDF domains: environmental context and resources, skills, and social influences. Six intervention functions and all policy categories within the BCW were considered viable intervention options. Multiple messengers and modes of delivery were identified as important. The synthesized recommendations included educating SCI organization membership, partnering with other disability organizations, and advocating to the provincial government. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that multiple intervention formats delivered through a variety of implementation options are needed to enhance participation in daily activities and social roles while aging with SCI. Future efforts should focus on translating the recommendations into real-world behaviour change interventions.
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