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Improving Adherence to Exercise Guidelines Using Smartphone-Based Technology and E-coaching: A Proof-of-Concept SMART-Design Study
In this Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) Site Specific Project, our research team will conduct a proof-of-concept project in which we use Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) design to test an intervention to enhance adherence to exercise guidelines in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) by using smartphone technology, ecological momentary assessment (EMA) monitoring, and e-coaching.
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Monica A. Perez, PT, PhD
Scientific Chair, Arms + Hands Lab, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab |
Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University
Improving Adherence to Exercise Guidelines Using Smartphone-Based Technology and E-coaching: A Proof-of-Concept SMART-Design Study
In this Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) Site Specific Project, our research team will conduct a proof-of-concept project in which we use Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) design to test an intervention to enhance adherence to exercise guidelines in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) by using smartphone technology, ecological momentary assessment (EMA) monitoring, and e-coaching.
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Healing Body, Mind & Spirit through Music: Meet Music Therapist April Hickey
April Hickey, MT-BC, describes how Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Music Therapy Program works and its positive impact on patients.
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RRTC: Employment Technical Assistance Highlights and FAQs
A technical assistance consultation and help desk is available, to provide information and resources related to employment of people with physical disabilities, training, and outcome measures, to people with disabilities, service providers, consumer advocates, employers, researchers, educators, students, and clinicians.
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Perspectives and Preferences for Weight Management after Spinal Cord Injury
Weight Management Study aims to gather perspective of people with SCI, caregivers & professionals pertaining to weight management to create an educational tool.
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Parkinson’s Works: Peer Support Group and Education Series
Peer support group for people with Parkinson’s disease who are working or job seeking
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A Day in the Life of a Magnet Nurse at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Learn what a day in the life as a nurse at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab looks like. Here, nurses are a critical part of our integrated care teams.
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Easy Read: How disability models affect person-centeredness in home and community-based services
This clear language document provides background and definitions to help you understand the concepts and ideas presented in our policy brief, "The Influence of Disability Models on Person-Centeredness in Home and Community-Based Services."
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