Stakeholder Perceptions of a Web-Based Physical Activity Intervention for COPD: A Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT: Technology-based physical activity interventions have been shown to be efficacious in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), though their potential impact has not been fully realized due to ineffective implementation. We used a convergent, parallel mixed-methods design to identify patient- and provider-facing barriers and facilitators to implementing a rigorously studied web-based physical activity intervention for COPD. Quantitative surveys (based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology; range 1 (poor usability)-5 (high usability)) and semi-structured interviews (guided by the practical robust implementation and sustainability model) assessed the perspectives of 15 patients and 15 health care providers. The patients and providers rated the usability of the interve

SUBMITTER: Robinson SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10574016 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature