Development and Usability Testing of a Web-Based and Therapist-Assisted Coping Skills Program for Managing Psychosocial Problems in Individuals With Hand and Upper Limb Injuries: Mixed Methods Study.

Folarin Omoniyi Babatunde Joy Christine MacDermid Ruby Grewal Luciana Gazzi Macedo Mike Szekeres

Published in: JMIR human factors (2020)

We describe the development and usability testing of HOCOS; a new web-based psychosocial intervention for individuals with a hand and upper limb injuries. HOCOS targets psychosocial problems linked to prolonged pain and disability by increasing access to therapist-guided coping skills training. We actively involved target users in the development and usability evaluation of the website. The final website was modified to meet the needs and preferences of the participants.

Keyphrases

upper limb
mental health
electronic health record
depressive symptoms
health information
randomized controlled trial
multiple sclerosis
social support
pain management
study protocol
neuropathic pain
spinal cord injury
social media