Patients' experiences and usability of a self-directed m-health exercise intervention for knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of the study was to analyse patients' experiences, usability and acceptability of a 12-week self-directed m-health exercise intervention for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Design and participants

This qualitative study was included in a randomised controlled trial. After completion of a 12-week m-health exercise intervention, 14 structured telephone interviews were conducted in patients with knee OA. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed using a combined deductive and inductive content analysis approach.

Setting

The study was conducted at a university hospital in southern Germany.

Results

Four themes were identified: (1) facilitators and (2) barriers for (correct) digital exercise participation, (3) ease of use

SUBMITTER: Dieter V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314823 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature