Table 1 Interview guide for meaning of self-management in individuals traumatic spinal cord injury, their family members/caregivers, and acute care/trauma and rehabilitation managers (example: individuals with traumatic SCI guide)
Examples of open-ended questions from interview guide |
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1. Walk me through what you are currently doing to manage your condition? |
2. How do you know you’re doing ok; that you can carry on your daily activities; are you satisfied with how you’re performing your daily activities? |
3. What is self-management from your perspective (what comes to mind when you hear the phrase self-management)? Probe: What is the ultimate goal of self-management? |
4. What are you currently doing to prevent any secondary complications, that is, any medical conditions that arise as a result of your spinal cord injury, such as urinary tract infections or pressure ulcers? |