Table 5.
Characteristics of patients in stable high fidelity and moderate and improving fidelity organizations
| Patients’ characteristics | Cluster 1 (C1) Stable high fidelity |
Cluster 2 (C2) Moderate and improving fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Age* mean (SD) (C1: n = 843, C2: n = 415) | 49.0 (13.2) | 51.3 (14.0) |
| Gender* % (N) (C1: n = 844, C2: n = 417) | ||
| Female | 56.9% (480) | 50.1% (209) |
| Diagnose* % (N) (C1: n = 831, C2: n = 412) | ||
| Brain disorders (e.g., stroke) | 27.6% (229) | 29.1% (120) |
| Disorders of locomotor system | 20.6% (171) | 14.3% (59) |
| Chronic pain | 19.0% (158) | 15.8% (65) |
| Neurologic disorders | 6.6% (138) | 9.5% (39) |
| Disorders of organs | 5.4% (45) | 19.4% (80) |
| Other disorders (e.g., amputation, spinal cord injury) | 10.8% (90) | 11.9% (49) |
| Number of received counseling sessions (telephone and email)* (C1: n = 844, C2: n = 417) | ||
| 0 e-mails/phone calls | 18.0% (152) | 7.9% (33) |
| 1–3 e-mails/phone calls | 62.2% (525) | 44.8% (187) |
| 4 or more mails/phone calls | 19.8% (167) | 47.2% (197) |
| Referred to SCC by:* (C1: n = 678, C2: n = 345) | ||
| Rehabilitation physician | 30.5% (207) | 13.6 (47) |
| Sport therapist | 29.8% (202) | 32.2% (111) |
| Physiotherapist | 22.3% (151) | 53.6% (185) |
| Multidisciplinary team | 16.5% (112) | 0% (0) |
| Other | 0.9% (6) | 0.6% (2) |
| Physical activity behavior at baseline (C1: n = 755, C2: n = 385) and follow-up (C1: n = 573, C2: n = 273) | ||
| Physical activity score at baseline (median + IQR) | 3300 + 5024 | 3420 + 5963 |
| Physical activity score at follow-up (median + IQR) | 2940 ± 4968 | 2958 ± 4915 |
Notes. Stage of change at baseline and physical activity levels are obtained from survey-data filled in by patients. Other patients’ characteristics are obtained from the online registration system filled in by counselors. *Statistical significant (p < .01) difference between both clusters based on chi-square tests. C1 cluster 1, C2 cluster 2, SCC Sports Counseling Center