App to support rehabilitation/education for people with SCI
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Developing an App to support the rehabilitation/education and ongoing needs of people with spinal cord injury
IRAS ID
250348
Contact name
Sian Rodger
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, 3 days
Research summary
The aim of this study is to explore the views of individuals with spinal cord injury (inpatients and outpatients), their family members, carers and health care professionals regarding the development of of an App to support the rehabilitation/education and ongoing needs of people with spinal cord injury. Key objectives are to:
• Explore people’s views about Apps
• Identify whether an App would be of benefit to a person with SCI
• Identify and prioritise potential features that would be important to include in an App
These data will inform the design and development of a prototype App.REC name
East of England - Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/EE/0312
Date of REC Opinion
20 Sep 2018
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion