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ArticleJMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies2025

The MyGuide Web-Based Self-Management Tool for Concussion Rehabilitation: Mixed Methods Cross-Sectional Study.

Alyssa Turcott, Ruthine Kang, Christopher Yao, Colleen O'Melinn, Patricia Mahoney, Susan Barlow, Julia Schmidt

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Article in JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Alyssa TurcottDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9571-5892
Ruthine KangDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4350-2428
Christopher YaoCanadian Association of Occupational Therapists, Ottawa, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3964-4626
Colleen O'MelinnVancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7354-9251
Patricia MahoneyDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9078-4374
Susan BarlowRehabilitation Research Program, Centre for Aging SMART, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2492-9635
Julia SchmidtRehabilitation Research Program, Centre for Aging SMART, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2004-4871

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWeb-based concussion self-management education programs for adolescents can improve functional outcomes, reduce concussion symptoms, and increase self-efficacy. However, there are a limited number of studies examining the perceptions and acceptance of these programs and the use of these tools in the adult concussion population.

objectiveThis study aimed to investigate the perceptions and acceptance of clinicians and adults with concussions using MyGuide Concussion (Vancouver Coastal Health), a web-based concussion self-management tool.

methodsUsing a mixed methods sequential explanatory design, a convenience sample of 8 adults with concussions and 8 clinicians who used MyGuide Concussion over a 2-year period were interviewed, and their responses were analyzed.

resultsParticipants reported two key benefits of using the web-based self-management tool: (1) the tool's emphasis on the interconnectedness of physical and psychological symptoms, and (2) the ability to provide reassurance that symptom being experienced were a normal part of the concussion experience. Clinicians described the tool as being useful as a supplementary source of information for clients in addition to clinical sessions and believed the content was useful for increasing clients' independence in managing their own recovery.

conclusionsOverall, the evaluation of the MyGuide tool is an acceptable and well-perceived tool for adults with concussions who require a basic understanding of concussion recovery, particularly in the early stages of recovery. Future research may include optimizing MyGuide by targeting promotional strategies and addressing other barriers to use.

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concussionconcussion managementconcussion recoveryconcussion rehabilitationdigital healthe-healthhealth information technologymhealthmobile appperceptionperceptionsrehabilitationself-managementself-management toolweb-based tool

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PMCPMC11751642

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