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ArticleSpinal cord2026

Feasibility and exploratory outcomes of the COMPANION eHealth tool for the wellbeing of family caregivers of individuals with spinal cord injury.

Somayyeh Mohammadi, David G T Whitehurst, Julie M Robillard, Amy Schneeberg, Beth Erlander, Elena Pauly, Heather Cathcart, William C Miller

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Article in Spinal cord, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06364813 (Co-developing a Novel Intervention to Promote Wellbeing of Family Caregivers of Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Co-developing a Novel Intervention to Promote Wellbeing of Family Caregivers of Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of British ColumbiaRan2024 to 2025Enrolled40ConditionsSpinal Cord Injuries, Caregiver BurdenArmsCOMPANION eHealth Program
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Somayyeh MohammadiDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
David G T WhitehurstFaculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7890-6756
Julie M RobillardDivision of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Amy SchneebergDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Beth ErlanderBeth Erlander, Grief Coaching and Counselling Services, Boulder, CO, USA.
Elena PaulyWives and Girlfriends of SCI, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Heather CathcartDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-0200-333X
William C MillerDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. bill.miller@ubc.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3060-0210

Funding

Craig H. Neilsen Foundation award no. 865706
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Abstract

STUDY

designFeasibility randomized controlled trial (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT06364813).

objectivesTo evaluate the feasibility of the COMPANION eHealth tool, designed to support the well-being of family caregivers of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).

methodsFifty-one participants were randomized to either the COMPANION group or the control group. Participants completed a series of measures at baseline and at three and six months after baseline. Feasibility outcomes assessed process, resources, management, and treatment. The clinical outcomes reported here included caregiver burden, distress, relationship satisfaction, and caregiver competence.

resultsEight of 12 feasibility indicators satisfied predefined benchmarks. Specifically, the study protocol achieved feasibility targets for 'recruitment', 'consent', 'retention', 'assessor masking', 'Data collection: Participant & Evaluator burden', 'participant and expert burden', 'participant processing time', and 'treatment administration'. Three indicators ('treatment adherence', 'Platform and Internet stability', and 'dose-level response') fell short of their respective benchmarks mainly due to measurement or technical limitations, while a fourth ('perceived usability') fell below because participants reported lower anticipated future use. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups.

conclusionsOur findings provide some support for the feasibility of the study protocol for evaluating COMPANION. However, 'treatment adherence', 'Platform and Internet stability', and 'dose-level response' require attention. The findings regarding anticipated future use suggest the need to employ strong engagement strategies, such as a peer support component and reminders, to keep participants engaged with COMPANION. Moreover, it is possible that COMPANION was more beneficial for newer caregivers than for more experienced caregivers.

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