@Article{info:doi/10.2196/59181,
author="Turcott, Alyssa
and Kang, Ruthine
and Yao, Christopher
and O'Melinn, Colleen
and Mahoney, Patricia
and Barlow, Susan
and Schmidt, Julia",
title="The MyGuide Web-Based Self-Management Tool for Concussion Rehabilitation: Mixed Methods Cross-Sectional Study",
journal="JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol",
year="2025",
month="Jan",
day="7",
volume="12",
pages="e59181",
keywords="concussion; self-management; health information technology; perceptions; concussion recovery; concussion management; concussion rehabilitation; rehabilitation; self-management tool; perception; digital health; e-health; mobile app; mhealth; web-based tool",
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. ",
issn="2369-2529",
doi="10.2196/59181",
url="https://rehab.jmir.org/2025/1/e59181",
url="https://doi.org/10.2196/59181"
}