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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2023

Exploring participant perceptions of a virtually supported home exercise program for people with multiple myeloma using a novel eHealth application: a qualitative study.

Graeme M Purdy, Frances M Sobierajski, Mona M Al Onazi, Corrie J Effa, Christopher P Venner, Puneeta Tandon, Margaret L McNeely

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Graeme M PurdyDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Frances M SobierajskiDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Mona M Al OnaziDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Corrie J EffaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Christopher P VennerCross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Puneeta TandonDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Margaret L McNeelyDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. mmcneely@ualberta.ca.
University of Alberta · CAAlberta Health Services · CA

Funding

Canadian Institutes for Health Research Sir Frederick Banting & Dr Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master'sGovernment of Alberta Alberta Graduate Excellence ScholarshipUniversity of Alberta Walter H Johns Graduate Fellowship
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionSupervision, tailoring, and flexibility have been proposed as key program elements for delivering successful exercise programs for people with multiple myeloma (MM). However, no studies to date have evaluated the acceptability of an intervention employing these components. The aim of this study was to determine the acceptability of a virtually supported exercise program and eHealth application for people with MM.

methodsA qualitative description approach was used. One-on-one interviews were conducted with participants who completed the exercise program. Content analysis was used to analyze verbatim transcripts from interviews.

resultsTwenty participants were interviewed (64.9 ± 6.7 years of age, n = 12 females). Participants had positive perceptions of the exercise program. Two themes emerged related to strengths/limitations: One Size Does Not Fit All (sub-themes: Supportive & Responsive Programming and Diverse Exercise Opportunities), and App Usability. Supportive and Responsive Programming was a main strength of the program, characterized as programming that was tailored, involved active support, and delivered by appropriate personnel. The inclusion of Diverse Exercise Opportunities was also regarded as a strength, as it accommodated the preferences of all participants. Related to App Usability, participants felt the app was simple and user friendly but had a few less intuitive components.

conclusionThe virtually supported exercise program and eHealth application were acceptable for people with MM. Programs should employ tailoring, active support, and appropriate personnel to bolster acceptability and include both supervised and flexible exercise formats. eHealth apps should be simple to use so technology proficiency is not a barrier to participation.

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Multiple MyelomaTelemedicineChildExerciseExercise TherapyFemaleHumansQualitative ResearchCancereHealthExerciseMyelomaQualitativeTailoring

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PMID37097319
PMCPMC10126542
OpenAlexW4366991230

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