Table 3 Modulating factors for future study designs
Category | Modulating factors |
|---|---|
Patients | Clinician-estimated life expectancy ECOG Dyspnea In-versus outpatients If inpatients: involvement of one or more wards Amount of exercise experience |
Intervention | Variable exercises: ensure similar RPE Lying, sitting or standing exercises Duration period Length of an exercise Exercises per week |
Supportive means | Phone calls Diary Manual Supervision by exercise professional/physiotherapist Material: elastic bands etc. Instruction video Cooperation of staff in another facility (e.g. hospice) Inclusion of caregiver |