Feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity behavioural modification tele-coaching intervention in lung transplant recipients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite improvements in pulmonary function following lung transplantation (LTx), physical activity levels remain significantly lower than the general population. To date, there is little research investigating interventions to improve daily physical activity in LTx recipients. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a novel, 12-weeks physical activity tele-coaching (TC) intervention in LTx recipients.

Methods

Lung transplant recipients within 2 months of hospital discharge were recruited and randomised (1:1) to TC or usual care (UC). TC consists of a pedometer and smartphone app, allowing transmission of activity data to a platform that provides feedback, activity goals, education, and contact with the researcher as required. Recruitment and reten

SUBMITTER: Hume E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9619269 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature