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. 2024 Mar 8;13(4):e7009. doi: 10.1002/cam4.7009

TABLE 1.

Modifications to CaRE@ELLICSR during the study period.

Date Number of participants receiving modifcation Modification Description
March 2018 174 Addition of aerobic exercises The format of weekly exercise classes was modified from resistance‐only classes to individualized circuits alternating between resistance and aerobic exercise
November 2018 102 Addition of motivational interviewing techniques Comprehensive training and ongoing supervision on motivational interviewing was provided to all health care providers in the program. Training was provided by a Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers certified trainer
January 2019 83 Group exercise class and education booster sessions at follow up appointment (T2) Format of T2 visit was changed from individual appointments with a RKin, to a group exercise class with an individual fitness assessment completed before, during, or after the exercise class. Additionally, a social worker facilitated a 30‐min group discussion about barriers experienced in the past 3 months
January 2019 83 Online exercise prescription delivery Participants were provided with access to an online application (i.e., Physitrack™) with video, audio, and written instructions for all exercises prescribed. Participants were able to track their adherence and progress and connect with their RKin if needed. RKins could also monitor and adjust participants' exercise prescriptions remotely
April 2019 52 Additional exercise equipment for classes Various types of aerobic exercise equipment (e.g., elliptical, recumbent bike) were purchased and incorporated into the exercise classes to facilitate the circuit‐based format
May 2019 40 Wearable technology provided to participants Each participant was offered a Fitbit™ for the duration of the program to track activity and sleep