This study will assess the benefits of using mobile health system designed for individuals with chronic and complex health conditions (such as those with Spinal Cord Injury,Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Traumatic Brain Injury) to improve their wellness and self-management skills compared to those who receive standard of care only.
12 years or older.
have a diagnosis of a chronic and complex condition such as Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Traumatic Brain Injury, etc.
live in a community setting (not within a residential facility that provides care to them).
pass all the functional screening tests which include basic usage of a smart phone, and impairment severity assessments
Diagnosis of severe intellectual disability or severe and persistent psychiatric illness.
Failing all the screening tests due to severe impairments that cannot be accommodated by the mHealth system (for patient participants)
University of Pittsburgh
Lead sponsor
Department of Health and Human Services
Collaborator