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. 2021 Apr 13;7(1):27.
doi: 10.1038/s41394-021-00391-9.

Preliminary examination of Coaching in Context with clients with spinal cord injury

Caitlin Cadematori  1 , Bernadette Alpajora  1 , Taylor Sivori  1 , Samantha Betz  1 , Nicole Gerhardt  1 , Winnie Dunn  2 , M J Mulcahey  3
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Preliminary examination of Coaching in Context with clients with spinal cord injury

Caitlin Cadematori et al. Spinal Cord Ser Cases. .

Abstract

Study design: Repeated measures pilot study.

Objectives: This study examined Coaching in Context when introduced to community-dwelling adults with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Setting: Urban community.

Methods: Three volunteers participated in up to ten, 45-60-min Coaching in Context sessions. Number of coaching sessions was recorded. Usefulness of Coaching in Context was examined by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS), and the Moorong Self-efficacy Scale (MSES). Data were examined descriptively.

Results: Preliminary examination of Coaching in Context revealed successful implementation with adults with SCI living in the community. Mean COPM performance and satisfaction scores increased by 2.55 (SD = 2.25) and 4.27 (SD = 2.41), respectively. With the exception of one, each goal achieved or exceeded GAS expected level. Changed MSES scores ranged from +7 to +16.

Conclusions: The ability to implement and evaluate Coaching in Context with three adults with SCI was demonstrated. Improvement in goals established for coaching was also documented.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1. Model of Coaching in Context.
Informed by the teachings of the School of Coach Mastery. Connection focuses on establishing a positive and trusting coaching relationship, without which a client may be resistant to gaining clarity on goals and aspirations. With a trusting coaching relationship, client is receptive to different perspectives and possibilities, able to crate bridges to overcome barriers. With clarity, client is able to create definitive action plans toward goals and desires.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2. Example coaching questions in clarify phase of coaching.
Short portion of a larger coaching session focused on desire for more frequent exercise. Open-ended and reflective questions are used by the coach to help client gain clarity about challenges interfering with more frequent exercise and about priorities.
Fig. 3
Fig. 3. Distribution of COPM scores at baseline and after coaching.
Data reflect 11 COPM goals across three coaching participants.
Fig. 4
Fig. 4. COPM performance and satisfaction change scores.
Participant 100 (a), 101 (b), and 102 (c).
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