IAMABLE: Implementation and Evaluation of an App for Evidence-Based Self-Management Rehabilitation Strategies

The Intervention Group will use the IAMABLE app for 4 months. IAMABLE users identify activities that they are having difficulty with because of their health problem and set goals they want to work toward. Self-management (SM) modules help them reach their goals, providing information and rehabilitation strategies about exercise, fall prevention, fatigue management, pain management, physical activity, and stress management. Users complete a self-assessment associated with each module, and receive tailored recommendations that guide them to access relevant module topics. Users create 7-day action plans using the strategies in the module to address their activity goals. Users receive automated notifications when it is time to evaluate action plans and activity goals, as well as weekly messages to remind them to engage with the app. Users have access to therapist support using the Ask a Therapist feature and receive individual consultations in response to queries about SM.

The Control Group will receive a monthly email with general health information (not specific to rehabilitation or chronic diseases) for 4 months. Topics will include Nutrition, Vision Care, Foot Care, Hearing, Skin Care and Oral Care. Each email will include an introduction to the topic and links for additional information.