Table 2 Patient and spouse perceptions of Exercising Together© during radiation therapy at post-intervention
Perception | Patient (n = 8) | Spouse (n = 8) |
|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
Accessibility | ||
Classes were easy to get to | 3.6 (0.8) | 3.6 (0.5) |
Felt safe in class | 4.0 (0.0) | 4.0 (0.0) |
Free classes were a large incentive | 3.5 (0.8) | 3.9 (0.4) |
Instructors were professional and credible | 3.9 (0.4) | 4.0 (0.3) |
Instructors adapted/modified exercises | 3.9 (0.4) | 4.0 (0.0) |
Effectiveness | ||
Instructors were knowledgeable about cancer | 3.3 (0.8) | 3.9 (0.4) |
Instructors were a good role model | 3.9 (0.4) | 4.0 (0.0) |
Instructors were encouraging | 4.0 (0.0) | 4.0 (0.0) |
Classes helped motivation to exercise | 3.9 (0.4) | 4.0 (0.0) |
Felt exercises improved my health and fitness | 3.8 (0.5) | 3.9 (0.4) |
Enjoyment | ||
Enjoyed the type of exercise done in class | 3.9 (0.4) | 4.0 (0.0) |
Enjoyed exercising with spouse/partner | 3.9 (0.4) | 4.0 (0.0) |