Table 1.
Results of the expert panel survey (n = 9)—Pilot 2.
| Survey questions | Range | Median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|
| General objectives | ||
| • Is the resource appropriate for adults with SCI who are not doing any physical activity? | 5–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| • Is the resource appropriate for adults with SCI who are doing some physical activity? | 2–7 | 6.0 (2.0) |
| • Does the resource reflect the overarching message “Start slow and gradually increase the amount of physical activity”? | 5–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| • Does the resource teach adults with SCI how to make smart and informed choices about being physically active? | 4–7 | 6.0 (2.0) |
| • Does the resource encourage adults with SCI how to make smart and informed choices about being physically active? | 3–7 | 6.0 (3.0) |
| Physical Activity Guidelines Image | ||
| • Does the image (the diagram) provide a clear summary of the two levels of the Physical Activity Guidelines? | 6–7 | 7.0 (1.0) |
| • Does the image provide clear instructions on the difference between the Starting Level and Advanced Level of the Physical Activity Guidelines? | 6–7 | 7.0 (0.0) |
| Physical Activity Guidelines—starting level | ||
| • Does the resource provide clear instructions about how much physical activity should be done in a week to receive fitness benefits? | 6–7 | 7.0 (1.0) |
| • Does the resource provide clear instructions about the intensity level of physical activity to receive fitness benefits? | 5–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| • Does the resource provide clear instructions about how much physical activity should be done in one session to receive fitness benefits? | 5–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| Physical Activity Guidelines—advanced level | ||
| • Does the resource provide clear instructions about how much physical activity should be done in a week to receive additional fitness and health benefits? | 4–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| • Does the resource provide clear instructions about the intensity level of physical activity to receive additional fitness and health benefits? | 6–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| • Does the resource provide clear instructions about how much physical activity should be done in one session to receive additional fitness and health benefits? | 4–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| Activity examples | ||
| Does the resource provide a variety of examples of moderate to heavy intensity activities that: | ||
| • Help power wheelchair users meet the Physical Activity Guidelines? | 3–6 | 5.0 (1.0) |
| • Help manual wheelchair users meet the Physical Activity Guidelines? | 5–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| • Help people with ambulatory SCI meet the Physical Activity Guidelines? | 4–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| Benefits, overcoming barriers, safety tips | ||
| Does the resource highlight the most prominent evidence-based: | ||
| • Benefits of physical activity for adults with SCI? | 4–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| • Risks of activity/inactivity for adults with SCI? | 2–7 | 5.5 (4.0) |
| • Barriers to physical activity for adults with SCI that are supplemented with feasible strategies? | 4–7 | 6.0 (2.0) |
| Strategies to promoting Physical Activity | ||
| • Does the resource provide adults with SCI a variety of ways to meet the Physical Activity Guidelines? | 5–7 | 6.0 (2.0) |
| Resources | ||
| • Does the resource include instructions for people with SCI when and how to contact the provincial SCI organization? | 6–7 | 7.0 (1.0) |
| • Does the resource include relevant links to existing resources for people with SCI? | 6–7 | 7.0 (1.0) |
| Presentation and language | ||
| • Is the information in the resource presented in an appropriate and encouraging way? | 6–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| • Is the tailoring of information in the resource appropriate for adults with SCI who are not doing any physical activity? | 6–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| • Is the tailoring of information in the resource appropriate for adults with SCI who are doing some physical activity? | 5–7 | 6.0 (2.0) |
| • Language—does the resource use language that is appropriate for adults with SCI who are not doing any physical activity? | 5–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| • Language—does the resource use language that is appropriate for adults with SCI who are doing some physical activity? | 4–7 | 6.0 (1.0) |
| Logo | ||
| • Does the resource include an appropriate logo (i.e., the logo at the top of the document)? | 4–7 | 6.0 (3.0) |
Questions were answered on a 7-point Likert scale in which a higher response indicates a more positive response