Table 1.

Intervention Content

Component	Content	Participant Activities
Session 1 (Before surgery - videoconference)	• Personalized walking program and lower extremity exercises • Importance of physical activity • SMART goal setting • Defining and overcoming challenges • Signs and symptoms of over-exertion • Safety precautions	• Walking program • Lower extremity exercises • Physical activity diary • Pedometer for motivation and self-monitoring • Caregivers serve as “coaches” at home
Session 2 (Before hospital discharge – in-person)	• Review and refine SMART goals • Define and overcoming barriers • Revise and review personalized walking program and lower extremity exercises
Sessions 3 & 4 (Day 7 & 14 PD* – videoconference)	• Additional coaching and support • PT/OT follow-up as needed • Resource manual
Session 5 (2–4 weeks PD* - videoconference)	• Additional coaching and support • PT/OT follow-up as needed • Resource manual

^*PD=post-discharge