Mode of delivery
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Internet-based
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39 (39.4)
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A series of DVDs
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7 (7.1)
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In person, in the community
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30 (30.3)
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Other (telehealth system, brochure, by telephone, etc.)
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23 (23.2)
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Format
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One-on-one (i.e., one facilitator to one client)
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29 (29.3)
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Individually (e.g., the client views a webinar individually)
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22 (22.2)
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In a group setting with other individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury
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10 (10.1)
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In a group setting with other individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury together with their caregivers
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9 (9.1)
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In a group setting with other individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury together with their caregivers, but with opportunities for separate discussions
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21 (21.2)
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Other
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8 (8.1)
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Construction of program components
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Similar age (=yes)
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40 (40.4)
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Same gender (=yes)
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29 (29.3)
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Similar level of injury (=yes)
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74 (74.7)
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Individuals with non-traumatic SCI (=yes)
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26 (26.3)
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Individuals in a wheelchair (=yes)
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28 (28.3)
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Other (=yes)
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16 (16.2)
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Timing
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During the acute care period
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7 (7.1)
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During the rehabilitation period
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42 (42.4)
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During the transition from rehabilitation to the community
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29 (29.3)
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Once accustomed to living in the community
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11 (11.1)
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Other
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10 (10.1)
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Need for follow-up sessions or program
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Yes
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88 (88.9)
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No/Don’t know
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11 (11.1)
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Follow-up periods***
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Meet again as a group 1 or 2 years after
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18 (18.2)
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Regular contact with an individual(s) from the group
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25 (25.3)
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Regular contact with a health care professional
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31 (31.3)
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Other
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16 (16.2)
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Program leaders
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Health care professional (e.g., nurse, rehabilitation specialist)
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38 (38.4)
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Individual(s) who has/have a traumatic spinal cord injury
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19 (19.2)
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Combination of any of the choices above
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38 (38.4)
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Other (e.g., non-health care professionals, individual(s) who has/have a neurological conditions)
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4 (4.0)
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Program organizers
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Family physician
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3 (3.0)
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Physiatrist
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3 (3.0)
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Case manager
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4 (4.0)
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Staff in the acute care team
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1 (1.0)
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Staff in the rehabilitation team
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37 (37.4)
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An organization such as the Canadian Paraplegic Association
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41 (41.4)
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Staff in the home care team
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2 (2.0)
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Other
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8 (8.1)
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