Table 2 Outcome variables for process evaluation
Process evaluation outcome variables | Before/during intervention | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|
Attendance by patients | Â | Â |
   Number of sessions attended by each patient | EP record | - |
   Reason for stopping during the intervention | Questionnaire | - |
Adherence by patient | Â | Â |
   Exercise intensity | RPE EP record | - |
| Â | HR monitor download | - |
   Exercise duration: minutes | EP record | - |
| Â | HR monitor download | - |
Safety | Â | Â |
   Self report adverse effects (injury etc) | EP record | - |
   Full blood count | Blood test | Blood test |
   Anaemia (full iron studies) | Blood test | Blood test |
Opinion about the program (EX only) | Â | Â |
Enjoyment of the program | - | Questionnaire |
Feelings about attending sessions | - | Questionnaire |
Reasons for missed sessions | - | Questionnaire |
Timing of the program | - | Questionnaire |
Benefits from the program | - | Questionnaire |
Plans to continue exercising | - | Questionnaire |
Favourite/least favourite aspects of the program | - | Questionnaire |
Recommending the program to other patients | - | Questionnaire |
Recommendations for improvements | - | Questionnaire |
Other comments about the program | - | Questionnaire |