Table 4.
Preferred content and features of the digital program within a blended physical therapy approach from the patients’ and physical therapists’ perspectives.
| Content and features | Patients (n=7), n (%) | Physical therapists (n=9), n (%) | |
| Content of the digital program | |||
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Exercise/training plans that include PAa and exercises | 7 (100) | 9 (100) |
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Therapy/treatment plans that include goal-appropriate exercises and treatment | 7 (100) | 9 (100) |
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Examination/warning of red flags regarding the treatment of patients with OAb | 6 (86) | 9 (100) |
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Test/MIc instructions performed by the patient on their own or by the physical therapist with the patient (eg, 6MWTd, TUGe) | 4 (57) | 7 (78) |
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Communication/exchange with physicians or other professions | 4 (57) | 5 (56) |
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Information on relevant topics for patients with OA | 3 (43) | 9 (100) |
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Patient-reported outcome measures (eg, KOOSf, HOOSg) | 3 (43) | 8 (89) |
| Features of the digital program | |||
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Chat for communication between physical therapists and patients | 6 (86) | 7 (78) |
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Documentation system for the physical therapist | 5 (71) | 7 (78) |
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Agenda with future physical therapy appointments | 5 (71) | 3 (33) |
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Video chat | 4 (57) | 9 (100) |
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Diary of patients to collect PA and exercises | 4 (57) | 8 (89) |
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Collecting/capturing of data of the course of therapy of the patient | 4 (57) | 7 (78) |
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Reminder messages of appointments | 3 (43) | 9 (100) |
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Reminder messages of PA | 2 (29) | 8 (89) |
aPA: physical activity.
bOA: osteoarthritis.
cMI: measurement instrument.
d6MWT: 6-minute walking test.
eTUG: timed “up & go” test.
fKOOS: Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score.
gHOOS: Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score.