%0 Journal Article
%@ 2369-2529
%I JMIR Publications
%V 12
%N 
%P e59181
%T The MyGuide Web-Based Self-Management Tool for Concussion Rehabilitation: Mixed Methods Cross-Sectional Study
%A Turcott,Alyssa
%A Kang,Ruthine
%A Yao,Christopher
%A O'Melinn,Colleen
%A Mahoney,Patricia
%A Barlow,Susan
%A Schmidt,Julia
%+ Rehabilitation Research Program, Centre for Aging SMART, Vancouver Coastal Health, G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre, 4255 Laurel St., Vancouver, BC, V5Z2G9, Canada, 1 604 737 6311, julia.schmidt@ubc.ca
%K concussion
%K self-management
%K health information technology
%K perceptions
%K concussion recovery
%K concussion management
%K concussion rehabilitation
%K rehabilitation
%K self-management tool
%K perception
%K digital health
%K e-health
%K mobile app
%K mhealth
%K web-based tool
%D 2025
%7 7.1.2025
%9 Original Paper
%J JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol
%G English
%X 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. 
%R 10.2196/59181
%U https://rehab.jmir.org/2025/1/e59181
%U https://doi.org/10.2196/59181