Table 2.

Patient satisfaction and perceptions (n, %)

Satisfaction level
Staff instructions	49 (91%)
Breathing management	45 (83%)
Perceptions of activities
Adequate staffing	48 (89%)
Allow to rest during EM	50 (93%)
Strong enough to participate	35 (65%)
EM sessions were just right	33 (61%)
Overall feelings towards EM
Optimistic	20 (37%)
Scared	9 (24%)
Safe	12 (22%)
Frustrated	5 (9%)
Personal perceptions*
Maintain my strength	36 (67%)
Give me control of recovery	33 (61%)
Think more clearly	28 (52%)
Decrease pain	11 (20%)

*The patients were able to select > 1 response on the survey