The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefits of a group education treatment program to improve self-efficacy in people living with Spinal Cord Injury or Disorder (SCI/D). Self-efficacy is a person's belief in his or her ability to achieve goals, complete tasks, or solve future problems.
Participants will be randomized into either the virtual group education program, a virtual individual education program, or control group.
This study is completely remote and does not require in-person visits.
Participation lasts a total of 46 weeks (approximately 11.5 months). The treatment sessions via web-conference are only during the first 6 weeks of the study. Participants are then contacted by the research team to complete questionnaires over the phone every 8 weeks at four separate times.
- Individuals diagnosed with spinal cord injury/disorder (SCI/D) with impairment levels AIS A-D.
- At least 4 weeks post-discharge from an inpatient rehabilitation program.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Access to the internet and/or a DVD player.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Up to $250.