Multidomain digital lifestyle intervention for people with spinal cord injury

Our project addresses the lack of evidence-based, multidomain mHealth interventions for persons with SCI that integrate all six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine (physical activity, nutrition, stress, sleep, relationships, substance abuse).

Factsheet

Schools involved School of Health Professions
Institute(s) Academic-Practice-Partnership Insel Gruppe/ BFH
Funding organisation Others
Duration (planned) 01.03.2025 - 28.02.2027
Head of project Prof. Dr. Anja Raab
Project staff Dr. Renato Mattli
Prof. Anne Catrine Martinsen
Loredana Tschenett
Samira Oulouda
Hanne Bjørg Slettahjell
André Meichtry
Partner Suunaas Rehabilitation Hospital Oslo, Departement of Research and Innovation
Keywords Lifestyle Medicine, chronic Spinal Cord Injury, Avoidance of secondary complications

Situation

This study aims at understanding the needs, the use, and the implementation of a multidomain lifestyle mHealth intervention among persons with SCI. In this feasibility study, the developed app includes all six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine that German-speaking people with SCI can use in the time after initial rehabilitation. The content regarding physical activity/respiration, nutrition, stress, sleep, relationships, and substance abuse is specifically tailored to the needs of people with SCI.