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. 2021 Aug 23;11(12):2174–2181. doi: 10.1093/tbm/ibab106

Table 1.

Reporting of knowledge user involvement in the design of tailored physical activity interventions for people with arthritis

Author, year Reported knowledge user involvement in tailored intervention design
Allen et al., 2018 A multidisciplinary team, including physical therapists, physicians and a software company developed the intervention.
Allen et al., 2020 Input was captured from patients with osteoarthritis and their partners, primary care providers and representatives from community programs that provide physical activity resources appropriate for patients with osteoarthritis.
Bossen et al., 2013 An iterative design methodology was used to test, analyze, and refine the intervention. Researchers conducted a focus group, in home observations, a pilot study, and interviews. Heuristic evaluation and a thinking aloud approach were used to determine the usability of the web-based program. End-users (patients with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis) were involved continuously throughout the development process.
Lamb et al., 2015 Following a pilot study and therapist and patient recommendations, patient materials, exercise instructions and some trial procedures were modified. This included the assessment form, an intensity scale, and other forms used to document intervention delivery, instruction for exercise testing, and information provided to patients at discharge from treatment.
Lee et al., 2016 The intervention was developed in consultation with a panel of experts including two physiotherapists, a medical officer, a sport scientist, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, a community geriatric nurse, and a social worker.
Li et al., 2017 Patient collaborators were consulted during the study design process to provide insight into patient values and concerns about physical activity and the use of wearable activity trackers.
Li et al., 2018 A physiotherapist involved in the feasibility study provided feedback to refine the intervention.
Li et al., 2020a The intervention app was co-developed with three patient research partners and physiotherapists.
Li et al., 2020b Patient partners provided feedback on the research questions and study design. Patient partners co-developed the intervention app, tested the beta-version, and assisted in participant recruitment through their affiliated organizations and social media contacts.
Quicke et al., 2018 A networking meeting was held where national experts and patients advocates agreed upon the intervention.

References provided in Supplementary Appendix B.