Table 4.

Select Quotes from Participants in PPED Virtual Programming, April—August, 2020.

Major Themes	Participant Feedback
Establishing Routine	“The programs are providing a sense of normalcy and giving some structure to the day.”
	“The classes have given structure to my otherwise limited life under quarantine and provided a space for self-nurturing and self-care.”
	“It is a regular activity to look forward to while I'm stuck at home.”
Interpersonal Connection—Socialization	“The classes have given structure to my otherwise limited life under quarantine and provided a space for self-nurturing and self-care.”
	“It is a regular activity to look forward to while I'm stuck at home.”
Interpersonal Connection—Mental Health	“Helped to have an enjoyable time with others. Took me ‘out of my head' and helped me to regain more optimistic view for the future.”
Safety—Not comfortable with in-person	"In terms of going back to [in person] classes, I'm concerned about the cleanliness of the exercise equipment (like blocks and yoga mats, etc.). It's hard to know who else has used it and how well it has been cleaned.”
	“I have no desire to be back in a group environment, especially when there is a virtual option available. Why would I take a risk with my health?”
Safety—Trust in HSS	“I don't think it is a matter of holding in-person classes in HSS because I trust HSS to put safety measures in place. It is a matter of how I would get to the classes.”
Ease of Virtual Programming—Comfortable with technology	“I am not a computer person. I have a lot of problems with computers. However, HSS made it very easy for me and I had a very good experience.”
	“It was organized very well. [The coordinator] introduced [the instructor] and set us up. It took about a week or so to get everyone sorted out and then after that it went very smoothly. I could hear from the other participants and know they were happy too.”
Ease of Virtual Programming—Convenience of programs	“It has given me the opportunity to exercise when circumstances prevent me from going outdoors.”
	“It has helped me keep a regular schedule for exercising and has encouraged me to practice Tai Chi Chih on my own at home.”
More Dynamic Content Delivery—Increase interaction and engagement	“Online is not the same as in person….I miss [the instructor] telling us what we're doing incorrectly.”
	“When the support group is in-person we can have personal conversation after the group, but you can't do this when we are not in person.”
	“I think the program is good; but the class is only 1 h and could be extended for 5 min either before or after so you have a chance to ask questions. When you attend in person classes you have the opportunity to ask questions before or after the class.”
Appreciative of Programs—Positive Experience	“The fact that they exist is wonderful. I'm learning things that I haven't done before. I was poised to do Pilates before the pandemic so I found this to be an interesting way to extend into a new practice. It is an easy way to try something new or to do something that you've already been doing.”
Appreciative of Programs—Continuing Virtual Programs	“I hope it doesn't disappear because it is convenient—It has value and it will continue to have value when we go back to in-person.”
	“I would hope that when the city and state allow in-person classes the zoom classes be offered as something complementary to the in-person classes.”