Abstract
Objective: To establish a method for the development and validation of a clinical guide for the use of electrical stimulation (ES) in occupational therapy for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
Design: A modified Delphi Approach
Participants: 5 geographically dispersed occupational therapists with advanced expertise in use of ES with SCI.
Outcome Measures: Participants rated sections of a draft guide across three rounds, focusing on clarity, accuracy, and clinical relevance. Additionally, p Participants provided suggestions regarding specific revisions to content that were incorporated in subsequent iterations of the guide across all three rounds. Additionally, post-Delphi process participants completed a survey gathering preliminary validity, utility, and acceptability.
Results: The iterative process resulted in a refined guide with high approval ratings from participants, averaging 88% across all sections by the final round. Participants deemed the guide necessary, implementable, and able to be integrated into clinical practice.
Conclusion: The validated content and relevance of the ES for SCI clinical guide aims to enhance OT practitioners' competence in using it, promoting better patient outcomes.
DOI
10.32873/unmc.dc.tso.2.2.02
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Recommended Citation
Dionne, T. P., Lenker, J. A., & Sisto, S. (2025). Development of an Occupational Therapy-Specific Clinical Guide for Use of Electrical Stimulation with Spinal Cord Injury: A Modified Delphi Approach Protocol. Translational Science in Occupation, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.32873/unmc.dc.tso.2.2.02