Table 4.
Summary of why described changes in variables are meaningful to participants
| Limitations participants want to overcomea, n (%) | Step count (N = 18) |
Walking speed (N = 18) |
Non-sedentary physical activity (N = 20) |
Moderate to vigorous activity (N = 18) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limitations engaging in prolonged activity | 17 (94) | 10 (56) | 14 (70) | 13 (72) |
| Walking limitations | 10 (56) | 5 (28) | 7 (35) | 7 (39) |
| Limitations carrying out limb movements | 3 (17) | 1 (6) | 4 (20) | 7 (39) |
| Limitations carrying out core body movements | 3 (17) | 0 (0) | 6 (30) | 5 (28) |
| Limitations using stairs and walking up hills | 2 (11) | 1 (6) | 1 (5) | 1 (6) |
| Not asked/not mentioned | 1 (6) | 4 (22) | 4 (20) | 5 (28) |
aSome participants provided multiple responses, which is why percentages total to a number greater than 100