Delivering supervised group exercise to patients with cancer via telehealth: an implementation study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cancer; Cancer - Any cancer; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000736842
• Lead Sponsor: Princess Alexandra Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-06-11
• Study Completion: 2022-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 10 October 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

Cohort one: patients
Patients with a cancer diagnosis who are undergoing oncology treatment or have completed oncology treatment at PAH, who are referred to the exercise class, will form cohort one. The eligibility criteria to participate in this research project are based on the existing criteria for participation in the in-person exercise program.

•Adults (at least 18 years of age)
•History of cancer for which they are receiving/have received treatment at PAH
•Medical clearance to exercise provided by their treating medical specialist
•Able to provide informed consent
•Access to internet at home suitable for telehealth participation
•Access to smart phone, computer, tablet or other device at home with camera and microphone
•Sufficient space within their home to exercise (4m2 is considered sufficient space)

Cohort two: staff (service stakeholder group)

•PAH staff member involved in the telehealth model of care as a physiotherapist, referrer, administration officer or line manager

Exclusion Criteria

Cohort One: patients

•Medical clearance to exercise not given by treating medical specialist – careful consideration will be given to patients with conditions/history including, but not limited to: Significant or active cardiovascular condition; Severe aortic stenosis; Uncontrolled hypertension; Poorly controlled diabetes; Recent pulmonary embolus; Dyspnoea at rest or with minimal activity; Recent major surgery
•Pregnant women
•Non-English speaking background (NESB) requiring the use of an interpreter to access health services
•Those with intellectual or cognitive or psychiatric conditions that, in the judgement of the medical specialist or physiotherapist, could impair ability to safely participate in the class

Cohort Two: staff (service stakeholder group)
No specific exclusion criteria applied to those who meet the inclusion criteria - all participants will be PAH staff members involved in the telehealth model of care as a physiotherapist, referrer, administration officer or line manager

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified