Table 1 Characteristics of randomised patients participating in process evaluation

Hospital-Supervised Exercise

Male (n = 9) Female (n = 1)

White British (n = 9) North African (n = 1)

Range 39–79 years Mean 65 years

Employed (n = 4) Retired (n = 5) Unemployed (n = 1)

Home-Supported Exercise^a

Male (n = 8) Female (n = 6)

White British (n = 14)

Range 59–85 years Mean 71 years

Employed (n = 2) Self-employed (n = 1) Retired (n = 11)

Treatment as Usual

Male (n = 4) Female (n = 1)

White British (n = 5)

Range 68–80 years Mean 73 years

Employed (n = 2) Retired (n = 3)