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Building and Testing a Mobile Real-Time Caring Message Intervention for Loneliness and Social Isolation in Persons with SCI/D

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The aim of this research is to develop a digital strategy to predict and help counter feelings of loneliness in people with spinal cord injuries. We will develop a smartphone app, recruit participants to test it and then evaluate the app’s usability and initial efficacy in lessening feelings of loneliness in people with SCI-related disabilities. This research is funded by the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation.

Alex Wong, PhD, DPhil, assistant director, Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes 嫩B研究院, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院, is the principal investigator.

Project aims:

Aim 1: Assess the nature and temporality of loneliness and perceived social isolation using electronic momentary assessment to determine when and where these experiences occur in the natural environments of persons with SCI/D.

Aim 2: Develop a mobile-based caring messages intervention to reduce loneliness and PSI in persons with SCI/D.

Aim 3: Evaluate the intervention in terms of usability, acceptability, and end-user satisfaction.

 

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