Table 4 Themes and sub-themes.

From: Exploring knowledge and implementation gaps of activity-based therapy in centers lacking specialized spinal cord injury services: understanding therapists’ perspectives

Theme

Sub-theme

1. Available knowledge, resources and therapy time in non-SCI-specialized centers challenge ABT implementation

(a) Gaps in specialized knowledge related to SCI and ABT

(b) Lack of access to resources for SCI rehabilitation and ABT implementation

(c) Limited time for therapy and ABT delivery

2. How current therapy practices in non-SCI-specialized centers align with ABT

(a) Unconscious incorporation of some ABT principles into therapy at non-SCI-specialized centers

(b) Focus on function and independence at non-SCI-specialized centers

3. Desire for ABT knowledge

(a) Interest in learning more about ABT

(b) Accessible and tailored ABT education

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