In the exploratory sequential design, the qualitative phase occurs first and is followed by the quantitative phase. The methodological purpose of this article is to demonstrate how an exploratory sequential approach, including the use of a joint display, can be used for complex intervention development. This article presents and integrates the qualitative and quantitative findings from a series of previously published studies on the considerations for a tailored self-management program for individuals with spinal cord injury. This article serves as a reference for other researchers, clinicians, and/or other stakeholders on using the exploratory sequential design for complex intervention development. The exploratory sequential design should be used more broadly for the development of relevant and sustainable interventions.

在探索性顺序设计中，定性阶段首先出现，然后是定量阶段。本文的方法论目的是演示探索性顺序方法（包括使用联合显示）如何可用于复杂的干预开发。本文介绍并整合了一系列先前发表的研究的定性和定量研究结果，这些研究涉及针对脊髓损伤患者的量身定制的自我管理程序的考虑因素。本文可为其他研究人员，临床医生和/或其他利益相关者提供参考，以将探索性顺序设计用于复杂的干预措施开发。探索性顺序设计应更广泛地用于开发相关和可持续的干预措施。