Feasibility and Acceptability of a Codesigned Health Care Transition Intervention for Young People With Spinal Cord Injuries.
Published 7th March 2024
Dr Emily Bray's PhD explored the topic of healthcare transition for young people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and their parents/caregivers in NSW. Using a participatory action research approach, the research provided the opportunity for young people with SCI to drive the design of the intervention.
Throughout her PhD, Emily published a series of five publications that explored the existing evidence on co-designed healthcare transition interventions; identified the needs of young people with SCI and their parents/caregivers; detailed the co-design and development of the SCI Healthcare Transition website; and reported on the website's feasibility and acceptability.
This is the final paper from that body of work, exploring the feasibility and acceptability of the co-designed website indicated a generally positive reception towards the intervention, with participants recognizing its potential benefits in supporting the health care transition process. However, the study also identifies critical areas for improvement, particularly in terms of integrating the intervention into existing health care practices. Overall, Emily's research offers valuable insights into the design and implementation of health care transition interventions, suggesting that such initiatives could play a crucial role in addressing the unique needs of young adults with SCI as they navigate their journey into adult health care.
Citation: Bray, E, A., George, A., Everett, B., Salamonson, Y., & Ramjan, L. M. (2023). Feasibility and Acceptability of a Codesigned Health Care Transition Intervention for Young People With Spinal Cord Injuries. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 29(3), 89–97. https://doi.org/10.46292/sci22-00049
