Table 2 Acceptability of the preoperative exercise program (n = 9)
Variables | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. I was satisfied with the advice received by my physiotherapist / exercise physiologist | -- | -- | -- | 3 (33.3) | 6 (66.7) |
2. I was satisfied with the amount of exercise received | -- | -- | -- | 3 (33.3) | 6 (66.7) |
3. My relatives were supporting my participation on the preoperative exercise program | -- | -- | 1 (11.1) | 3 (33.3) | 5 (55.6) |
4. The recommended home exercises were easy to understand and follow | -- | -- | 1 (11.1) | 4 (44.4) | 4 (44.4) |
5. I had no problems in coming to the hospital to perform my weekly exercises | -- | -- | 3 (33.3) | 4 (44.4) | 2 (22.2) |
6. The duration of the exercise sessions was just right for me | -- | -- | -- | 7 (77.8) | 2 (22.2) |
7. The intensity of the exercises was just right for me | -- | -- | -- | 6 (66.7) | 3 (33.3) |
8. I would recommend the preoperative exercise programme to a friend | -- | -- | -- | 3 (33.3) | 6 (66.7) |
9. The preoperative exercise programme covered all my needs | -- | -- | -- | 4 (44.4) | 5 (55.6) |
10. My participation on the preoperative exercise programme was influenced by the advice of my surgeon | -- | 1 (11.1) | 1 (11.1) | 4 (44.4) | 3 (33.3) |
11. The preoperative exercise programme helped me understand the importance of exercise | -- | -- | -- | 4 (44.4) | 5 (55.6) |