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Theory- and evidence-based best practices for physical activity counseling for adults with spinal cord injury.

Authors :
Hoekstra F
Gainforth HL
Broeksteeg R
Corras S
Collins D
Gaudet S
Giroux EE
McCallum S
Ma JK
Rakiecki D
Rockall S
van den Berg-Emons R
van Vilsteren A
Wilroy J
Martin Ginis KA
Source :
The journal of spinal cord medicine [J Spinal Cord Med] 2024 Jul; Vol. 47 (4), pp. 584-596. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Mar 29.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Objectives: This project used a systematic and integrated knowledge translation (IKT) approach to co-create theory- and evidence-based best practices for physical activity counseling for adults with spinal cord injury (SCI).<br />Methods: Guided by the IKT Guiding Principles, we meaningfully engaged research users throughout this project. A systematic approach was used. An international, multidisciplinary expert panel ( n  = 15), including SCI researchers, counselors, and people with SCI, was established. Panel members participated in two online meetings to discuss the best practices by drawing upon new knowledge regarding counselor-client interactions, current evidence, and members' own experiences. We used concepts from key literature on SCI-specific physical activity counseling and health behavior change theories. An external group of experts completed an online survey to test the clarity, usability and appropriateness of the best practices.<br />Results: The best practices document includes an introduction, the best practices, things to keep in mind, and a glossary. Best practices focused on how to deliver a conversation and what to discuss during a conversation. Examples include: build rapport, use a client-centred approach following the spirit of motivational interviewing, understand your client's physical activity barriers, and share the SCI physical activity guidelines. External experts ( n  = 25) rated the best practices on average as clear, useful, and appropriate.<br />Conclusion: We present the first systematically co-developed theory- and evidence-based best practices for SCI physical activity counseling. The implementation of the best practices will be supported by developing training modules. These new best practices can contribute to optimizing SCI physical activity counseling services across settings.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2045-7723
Volume :
47
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The journal of spinal cord medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36988416
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2023.2169062