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. 2015 Feb 3;2:134–140. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2015.01.007

Table 2.

Participating physiotherapist's ratings and answers regarding measurements (n = 4) and treatment (n = 8) feasibility.

Questions for measurement's feasibility, n = 45 Median (min–max) Percentage
To what extent was the demographic questionnaire filled in? (scale 0–10) 9 (0–10)
Where were the tests performed? Home/public location? 82/18
Did the physical tests work as planned? Yes/no 87/13
How important did you think it was that the tests were carried out according to the instructions? (scale 0–10) 9 (7–10)
Resources
How long was the measurement session, in minutes? 90 (60–90)
Management
Did you have the right competence to perform the measurements? Yes/no 100
How did you perceive your own motivation to perform the measurements? (scale 0–10) 10 (5–10)
Questions for treatment feasibility, n = 30 Median (min–max) Percentage

Process
How did you perceive the participants attitude towards the treatment? positive/negative 90/10
How did the OEP protocol work? (scale 0–10) 9 (7–10)
For MI group only, n = 16
How well did the MI guide work? (scale 0–10)
7 (5–10)
Resources
How long was the treatment session in minutes? 60 (30–90)
Management
Did you have the right competence for the OEP? Yes/no 100
How was your own motivation for the OEP? (scale 0–10) 9 (6–10)
Questions for MI group only, n = 16
Did you have the right competence for the MI part of the treatment? Yes/no 82/18
How was your own motivation for the MI part? (scale 0–10) 10 (8–10)
Was the exercise carried out as planned? Yes/no 73/27
How well did the OEP work in the home environment? (scale 0–10) 9 (8–10)
How well did the individual adjustment of the OEP work? (scale 0–10) 8 (4–10)
Did the adherence of reporting the exercise diary work? Yes/no 97/3
Where there any health risks during treatment? Yes/no 0/100
Obstacles/advantages to performing the intervention in the home environment?
Four areas emerged:
Prerequisite for participation, applicable, time, external factors

OEP = Otago Exercise Program, MI = Motivational interviewing