Table 3.
Feasibility outcomes for patients (n = 20) and healthcare providers (n = 8).
| Feasibility Measure | Outcome | Description | Results a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptability | Satisfaction (patients) | Overall satisfaction with the programme | 9.0 (7.4–10.0)/10 |
| Satisfaction with the educational content | 9.0 (8.6–9.5)/10 | ||
| Satisfaction with the delivery of education (i.e., via WhatsApp) | 9.0 (8.1–10.0)/10 | ||
| Satisfaction with the action plans and diaries | 9.1 (8.9–10.0)/10 | ||
| Satisfaction (healthcare providers) | Overall satisfaction with the programme | 9.8 (9.6–10.0)/10 | |
| Satisfaction with the educational content | 8.5 (7.3–9.0)/10 | ||
| Satisfaction with the delivery of education (i.e., via WhatsApp) | 8.1 (7.7–9.0)/10 | ||
| Demand | Internet use (patients) | Have internet access | 18 (90.0) |
| Device mostly used to access internet: cell phone | 16 (80.0) | ||
| Use of Internet to search for health information | 14 (70.0) | ||
| Reasons to participate in the virtual educational programme (patients) | Opportunity to learn about exercise | 8 (40.0) | |
| Maintain or improve health through education | 8 (40.0) | ||
| Learn about their overall health condition | 5 (25.0) | ||
| Stay in touch with programme during the pandemic | 3 (15.0) | ||
| Perceived demand (patients) | Usefulness of information, yes | 20 (100.0) | |
| Effectiveness of bi-weekly calls, yes | 18 (90.0) | ||
| Implementation b | Access and use of virtual education tools | Use of weekly educational materials (video and booklet) | 34 (100.0) |
| Creation of weekly learning plans | 18 (53.0) | ||
| Creation of reflection diaries | 16 (47.0) | ||
| Practicality | Ability of patient participants to carry out intervention activities and maintain healthy habits after end of intervention | Heart health behaviours changed after intervention, yes | 19 (95.0) |
a Results presented as median (IQR) or n (%). b Results from implementation were collected for 34 patient participants.