Participants' Experiences with a Telerehabilitation Behavioral Exercise Intervention to Improve Physical Function and Physical Activity After Lung Transplantation: A Multi-Method Study.

Abstract

Few studies have examined the factors influencing participant acceptability and engagement of telerehabilitation-based interventions. The study purpose was to describe the experiences of participants who were randomly assigned to the Lung Transplant Go (LTGO) telerehabilitation intervention group of a two-group, randomized, controlled parent trial. Survey measures included usability and familiarity with technology, exercise self-efficacy, and intervention adherence rates. Semistructured interviews (SSI) were completed at 3- and 6-months post-intervention. Survey scores and adherence rates were high. SSI responses were generally positive with reported benefits including motivation, building strength, and becoming more physically active. Frustrations reported with technology or delivery were few and promptly resolved. Participants were willing to participate in the LTGO intervention again. Those who demonstrate limited familiarity with information technologies may benefit from additional support prior to intervention delivery.