VIP4SCI
Goals
To demonstrate the utility of a theory-based and integrated care service delivery model embedded into a e-health solution.
Demonstrate a) usability and b) feasibility of use of the e-health solution
Demonstrate the ability of the e-health solution and overall care model to increase patient outcomes over the first 8 months post-rehabilitation discharge across the care continuum, as compared to that seen prior to the implementation of the e-health solution
Centralize access to education resources for persons with spinal cord injury, foster improved self-management skills among participants and enhance communication with their healthcare team
What this means…
For Patients & Families: Improved outcomes to better manage health across the continuum of care resulting in improved self-management skill-building, societal participation and productivity.
For Clinicians:Â Improved patient-centred care that promotes patient self-management.
For Administrators: Access to better data to make decisions about resources and priorities!
For Researchers: Build the evidence for how an e-health solution can improve outcomes!
For Our Organization: Lead the field in Self-Management Research!