TY  - JOUR
AU  - Turcott, Alyssa
AU  - Kang, Ruthine
AU  - Yao, Christopher
AU  - O'Melinn, Colleen
AU  - Mahoney, Patricia
AU  - Barlow, Susan
AU  - Schmidt, Julia
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/1/7
TI  - The MyGuide Web-Based Self-Management Tool for Concussion Rehabilitation: Mixed Methods Cross-Sectional Study
JO  - JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol
SP  - e59181
VL  - 12
KW  - concussion
KW  - self-management
KW  - health information technology
KW  - perceptions
KW  - concussion recovery
KW  - concussion management
KW  - concussion rehabilitation
KW  - rehabilitation
KW  - self-management tool
KW  - perception
KW  - digital health
KW  - e-health
KW  - mobile app
KW  - mhealth
KW  - web-based tool
AB  - 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. 
SN  - 2369-2529
UR  - https://rehab.jmir.org/2025/1/e59181
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2196/59181
DO  - 10.2196/59181
ID  - info:doi/10.2196/59181
ER  -