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. 2025 Jan 7:12:e59181.
doi: 10.2196/59181.

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

Alyssa Turcott  1   2 , Ruthine Kang  1   2 , Christopher Yao  3 , Colleen O'Melinn  4 , Patricia Mahoney  5 , Susan Barlow  2 , Julia Schmidt  2   3   5
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The MyGuide Web-Based Self-Management Tool for Concussion Rehabilitation: Mixed Methods Cross-Sectional Study

Alyssa Turcott et al. JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol. .

Abstract

Background: Web-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.

Objective: This 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.

Methods: Using 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.

Results: Participants 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.

Conclusions: Overall, 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.

Keywords: concussion; concussion management; concussion recovery; concussion rehabilitation; digital health; e-health; health information technology; mhealth; mobile app; perception; perceptions; rehabilitation; self-management; self-management tool; web-based tool.

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Conflicts of Interest: None declared.

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Modules from the MyGuide Concussion tool as they appear in the Catalogue view.
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